Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation

Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation Canonical is hiring for the Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation role. Location: This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas. What you will focus on Design, implement and document system level Go code Model data, design database schema and implement data storage in a dqlite (SQL) database Maintain code quality through static analysis, unit and system tests Collaborate proactively with a distributed team Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks/year for internal and external events What we are looking for in you You have experience programming in Go and C You are knowledgeable in networking and storage technologies You have experience with two or more of: cloud computing, virtualisation, containers, distributed systems, open source community You are curious, flexible, articulate and accountable You value soft skills and are enterprising, thoughtful and self-motivated You have a bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree What we offer you Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events About 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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company 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. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level : Entry level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Engineering and Information Technology Industries : Software Development We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

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Posted Date: 9/15/2025