Juju Software Engineer (Go)
Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Juju team, focusing on the development of Juju, an open-source Go project that facilitates the deployment and management of complex distributed software systems. Juju serves as the engine behind model-driven operations, enabling the operation of software across public and private clouds, Kubernetes, and bare-metal environments. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a globally distributed team dedicated to advancing cloud automation and software operations at scale.
In this position, you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting features within a highly concurrent and distributed system. Daily tasks include proactive collaboration with team members, debugging issues, and engaging with upstream communities. The role emphasizes working with a diverse group of talented engineers to discuss ideas and develop effective solutions. While the position is remote, it includes global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
The ideal candidate will have experience developing software using Go and possess excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. A strong academic track record from high school and preferably university is desired. Additionally, candidates should be willing to travel up to four times a year for internal events. While not mandatory, experience with container technologies, agile software development methodologies, and a solid networking background are advantageous.
Canonical offers a distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints, a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, and various leave benefits. Employees also have opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues and access travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
Joining Canonical means becoming part of a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical is changing the world daily by providing secure and reliable open-source solutions. The company fosters a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and background, and offers a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.