About the job
Join Canonical, a trailblazer in the realm of open-source software and operating systems, as we empower enterprises worldwide with our innovative platform, Ubuntu. Renowned for its versatility, Ubuntu is at the forefront of transformative enterprise initiatives, encompassing public cloud solutions, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering advancements, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our clientele includes leading public cloud and silicon providers, alongside industry giants across various sectors. With over 1,200 professionals in 75+ countries, Canonical champions global distributed collaboration, ensuring that in-person team gatherings occur biannually in dynamic locations worldwide to synchronize our strategic goals and execution.
As a founder-led, profitable, and rapidly expanding company, we are currently seeking a Senior Go (Golang) Software Engineer - Developer Tooling & Containers. In this role, you will contribute to the development of an innovative open-source developer experience tool. We aim to revolutionize conventional developer workflows by preserving the beloved aspects of traditional Linux while optimizing efficiency in immutable distribution environments and remote cloud resources. You will be pivotal in creating a product that is seamlessly integrated with the Ubuntu desktop, modern IDEs, and SDKs from industry leaders like NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD. Our mission is to liberate developers from the burdensome hours spent on environment setup across various domains such as Robotics, MLOps, and IoT. Join us in our quest to make Ubuntu the premier platform for software engineers!
This role calls for a profound passion for building tools that enhance the software engineering experience. A strong sense of user experience design is essential, complemented by expertise in professional Linux-based software development, Linux system fundamentals, and container technologies. Our team values intellectual honesty in decision-making, constructive peer reviews, and the commitment to writing clear and maintainable code. While we are establishing a diverse team that includes senior, junior, and entry-level roles, senior positions demand a comprehensive understanding of containers and the kernel semantics that support them.
Location: This team operates remotely within the APAC region, with the flexibility to work from anywhere within APAC time zones.
