About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
🌟 Culture
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Canonical is hiring a Juju Software Engineer to contribute to the development of Juju, a large open-source Go project that powers complex distributed software systems. You'll work on cloud automation and software operations at scale. This position requires experience with Go programming.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering, particularly with Go, and are passionate about contributing to open-source projects. You understand the complexities of distributed systems and have experience working in cloud environments. Your ability to collaborate with diverse teams across the globe is essential, as you will be part of a company that values distributed collaboration.
You are comfortable with the challenges of developing software that operates at scale, and you have a keen interest in automation and model-driven operations. Your experience in cloud technologies and software operations will enable you to make significant contributions to the Juju project.
What you'll do
As a Juju Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, delivery, and support of features in a highly concurrent, highly distributed system. Your work will drive cloud automation and software operations at scale, impacting numerous internal and external teams that rely on Juju for their products and services. You will collaborate with other engineers to enhance the functionality of Juju, ensuring it meets the needs of a diverse user base.
You will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, and will have the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible with cloud technology. Your contributions will help shape the future of Juju and its role in the open-source community.
What we offer
Canonical provides a unique opportunity to work in a globally distributed team, allowing you to collaborate with colleagues from various backgrounds and cultures. You will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, with occasional in-person meetings to align on strategy and execution. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported in their roles.
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