Go (Golang) Software Engineer, Developer Tooling and Containers

5 days ago


Singapore Canonical Full time

Overview
Go (Golang) Software Engineer, Developer Tooling and Containers at Canonical. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives across cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We recruit on a global basis with many remote roles; this team is based in the APAC region and remote roles can be filled from anywhere in APAC time zones.
We are hiring a Go (Golang) Software Engineer, Developer Tooling and Containers to work on a new open-source developer experience tool. The role focuses on rethinking developer workflows to preserve what people love about traditional Linux while enabling better workflows in immutable distro environments and with remote cloud resources. You will work on a product closely integrated with Ubuntu desktop, modern IDEs, and SDKs from publishers such as NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD. Our goal is to reduce the hours developers spend on environment setup across domains like Robotics, MLOps, and IoT, helping Ubuntu become the best platform for software engineers.
Responsibilities
Design the user experience of new capabilities in the tool
Write high-quality code to create new features
Ensure correctness and robustness for diverse use cases
Ensure the software addresses well-defined problems
Consider performance, quality, and security in implementation strategy
Collaborate with teams inside and outside Canonical
What we are looking for in you
Professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++
Knowledge of Linux system-level fundamentals, for example, cgroups and namespaces
Additional qualifications
Curious, thoughtful, articulate, and accountable
Strong academic track record (high school and university) or a compelling alternative path
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your chosen path
Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
Ability to travel internationally up to two weeks, twice a year for company events
Nice-to-have skills
Experience with LXC/LXD
Experience with AI/ML and/or CUDA/OpenVINO
Knowledge of system and language package managers internals
What we offer
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
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.
Equal opportunity employer
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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