Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. This is a general selection track for teams that focus on back-end REST API microservices engineering in Go and Python. It covers all levels of seniority.
Our services need to scale to handle millions of Ubuntu clients, and collaboration across thousands of community members. They are also central to the health of critical infrastructure across the globe.
Key areas of interest for us are :
- API design, documentation, and governance
- Database performance design considerations and skills
- Multi-region service delivery for resilience and performance
- Fuzzing and other proactive security analysis techniques
- Tracing and profiling for distributed systems insights
- Next-generation DevOps practices
Location : we have microservices teams with open roles in every time zone.
What your day will look like :
Write high-quality, well-designed, and robust software that works at scaleDesign APIs and software architecture for collegial reviewWrite tests that validate software behaviourBuild and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant applications and servicesCollaborate proactively with a globally distributed teamDisplay technical leadership internally and within our external communitiesDebug issues and produce high-quality solutions to resolve themContribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kindDiscuss, contribute to, and collaborate across teams at CanonicalWork from home with global travel twice annually for company eventsWhat we are looking for in you :
An 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 expectationsProficiency in Python and / or GoHistory of writing modern, maintainable softwareExperience with relational and non-relational database systemsContinuous integration and continuous delivery experienceExperience with systems programming or scalable web servicesProfessional 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 eachAdditional Skills That You Might Also Bring
Experience with container tech such as LXD, Docker, and KubernetesUnderstanding of build systems and toolchainsExperience with cross-compilationExperience with hyperscale public clouds and / or private cloudsExperience with designing, building, and running distributed systemsPerformance engineering and security experienceWhat we offer you :
Distributed 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 ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout Canonical
Canonical 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.
Canonical 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.
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