Golang Engineer

OverviewJoin to apply for the Golang Engineer role at CanonicalCanonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We have 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing.We are hiring Golang engineers of all levels of seniority, for all relevant teams at Canonical. Apply here if you are an exceptional software engineer who prefers to work in Go. After the first round of interviews we will find the best fit product team at Canonical for you to progress your application based on your personal interests.LocationLocation: we have open roles for Golang engineers in every time zone.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement well-tested and documented software in GoDebug and fix issues encountered by your usersParticipate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviewsCollaborate with community and colleagues on technical specificationsSeek improvements to engineering and operations practicesIn some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the teamContribute to the success of your product through technical advocacyWhat we are looking forAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative pathDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsWell-organized, self-starting and able to deliver to scheduleProfessional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and communityExperience designing and writing high-quality Golang software on LinuxExperience with and passion for Linux at the system levelFor more senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIsProfessional written and spoken EnglishExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivationExcellent communication and presentation skillsResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks eachNice-to-have skillsExperience developing for Ubuntu LinuxExperience with Juju, LXD, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu ProPerformance engineering and security experienceWhat we offerDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesTravel perks for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Equal opportunityCanonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17