Canonical: Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation — Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA

About Canonical

Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology users. Its Ubuntu platform is used in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering and connected-device environments. The employer describes a distributed working model with periodic in-person team meetings. Its vacancies therefore span both software delivery and the business functions that support it. Applicants should check the location, time-zone and travel conditions attached to the individual role rather than assume every position is available from any country.

The position and its setting

Canonical lists Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation in Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA, under reference 4960407. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Cloud Engineering
• Employer listing date: 30 March 2023

Subjects named in the job description

The posting mentions the following work areas. These references are not a separate list of compulsory certifications.

• SQL
• AI

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 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

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• Location: This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas
• Advertised location: Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide
• We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise performance
• In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus
• We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals
• We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally
• 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

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation vacancy is not an offer for reference 4960407; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Canonical

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Open the official Canonical posting below and match the title and reference 4960407.

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Practical preparation: SQL

SQL references usually call for more detail than “database knowledge”. Explain the data you queried, the business or engineering question and how you checked that joins, aggregates and filters produced the intended result.

Relevant skills

• SQL
• AI