Golang System Software Engineer – Containers & Virtualisation

About the role

Canonical is looking for a Golang System Software Engineer to join the LXD team. You will work on the low‑level Go code that bridges the REST API with C libraries managing containers and virtual machines, helping to build a next‑generation private cloud infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and document system‑level Go code.
• Model data, design database schemas and implement storage using dqlite (SQL) databases.
• Maintain code quality through static analysis, unit and system tests.
• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.
• Participate in travel for internal and external events (2‑4 weeks per year).

Required profile

• Experience programming in Go and C.
• Strong knowledge of networking and storage technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with at least two of the following: cloud computing, virtualization, containers, distributed systems, open‑source community.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a related field.
• Curious, flexible, articulate and accountable.

Required skills

• Go
• C
• Networking technologies
• Storage technologies
• Cloud computing
• Virtualisation
• Containers
• Distributed systems
• dqlite (SQL) database

What we offer

• Competitive compensation based on location, experience and performance.
• Base salary plus performance‑related bonuses.
• Fully remote work with occasional travel for team events.
• Opportunities for learning, development and contribution to open‑source projects.