Go (golang) Software Engineer, Developer Tooling And Containers

Canonical UK Ltd

Home Based
Fully remote (apac time zones)
Go (golang) software development
Linux system-level fundamentals
Containers and kernel semantics
Canonical UK Ltd is seeking a Go Software Engineer for Developer Tooling and Containers to enhance developer experience with open-source tools integrated with Ubuntu. The role emphasizes a strong understanding of Linux fundamentals and a passion for software engineering, with remote work flexibility across APAC

Job Summary

  • Canonical is hiring a Go (Golang) Software Engineer to work on a new open-source developer experience tool, aiming to improve developer workflows in immutable distro environments and with remote cloud resources.
  • The role involves designing user experience, writing high-quality code, ensuring correctness and robustness, and thinking carefully through implementation strategy for performance, quality, and security.
  • The company offers a distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person, a personal learning and development budget, and annual compensation reviews.

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Canonical UK Ltd is seeking a Go Software Engineer for Developer Tooling and Containers to enhance developer experience with open-source tools integrated with Ubuntu. The role emphasizes a strong understanding of Linux fundamentals and a passion for software engineering, with remote work flexibility across APAC.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Go (Golang) software development
  • Linux system-level fundamentals
  • Containers and kernel semantics
  • Open-source developer experience tool

Nice-to-have

  • LXC/LXD experience
  • AI/ML and/or CUDA/OpenVINO
  • System and language package managers internals

Key Requirements

  • Professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++
  • Knowledge of Linux system-level fundamentals (e.g., cgroups and namespaces)
  • Exceptional academic track record
  • Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or compelling alternative narrative
  • Professional written and spoken English

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