Software Engineer – Python/Golang – Kubernetes
Canonical is hiring a software engineer to join its Kubernetes product team. As a member of the team you will build operators offering complete lifecycle management of mission-critical components, and addons providing a zero-ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into Kubernetes. You will gain familiarity with the latest Kubernetes features and incorporate the best of open source to bring functionality to end-users, collaborating with industry peers and partners. This is an opportunity for someone passionate about open source software, Linux, Golang, Python and Kubernetes. The role is remote, available in EMEA and the Americas.
Responsibilities
- ▹Write high-quality code to create new features
- ▹Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community
- ▹Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- ▹Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
- ▹Work from home with global travel of 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
Requirements
- ▹Go or Python is required (experience in both is even better)
- ▹Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ▹Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree
- ▹Love of technology and working with brilliant people
Nice to have
- ▹Kubernetes experience is preferred but not strictly required
Soft skills
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
- ▹Employee Assistance Programme
- ▹Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
- ▹Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
- ▹Performance-driven annual bonus
About the company
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and the publisher of Ubuntu, used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering and IoT. It is a founder-led, profitable and growing pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.