Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation at Canonical

Americas

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in Go and C programming languages
  • Knowledge of networking and storage technologies
  • Experience with two or more of: cloud computing, virtualization, containers, distributed systems, open source community
  • Experience in system-level development
  • Experience in data modeling
  • Experience in database design
  • Curious, flexible, articulate, accountable, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and document system-level Go code
  • Model data and design database schema, implementing 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 remotely with occasional travel (2-4 weeks/year) for internal and external events

Skills

Go
C
KVM
Ceph
SDN
Containers
Virtualization
Networking
Storage
dqlite
SQL
REST API

Canonical

Provides enterprise support for Ubuntu OS

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system, and offers various commercial services for it. Their products include extended security maintenance, kernel livepatch services, and enterprise support, which help businesses maintain secure and efficient infrastructure. Canonical partners with hardware and software vendors to certify that Ubuntu operates well on different devices, enhancing its reliability. The company generates revenue through subscription services, support contracts, and certification fees. Canonical stands out from competitors with its strong emphasis on security, data center automation, and developer experience, making Ubuntu a preferred choice for enterprises. The goal of Canonical is to provide comprehensive, secure, and customizable solutions for a diverse clientele, from individual developers to large organizations.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$9.6MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Remote Work Options

Risks

Competition from other Linux distributions like Red Hat and SUSE is increasing.
Potential security vulnerabilities in new Ubuntu releases could affect user trust.
Rapid AI evolution may require Canonical to invest significantly to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Canonical is a leader in the enterprise open-source market with Ubuntu.
The company offers extended security maintenance and enterprise support for Ubuntu.
Canonical partners with hardware vendors to certify Ubuntu's compatibility and performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for edge computing boosts Canonical's partnerships, like with congatec.
RISC-V architecture expansion offers new opportunities for Ubuntu's market reach.
Hardware acceleration in web browsers enhances user experience with Canonical's Chromium snap.

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