C, Golang Software Engineer working on dqlite, a Raft extension for SQLite

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Design and implement features across dqlite
• ▹Debug and fix issues encountered by users
• ▹Improve Jepsen tests, traditional HA database automated testing and stress tests
• ▹Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review
• ▹Engage with the open source community and commercial partners

Requirements

• ▹Experience with distributed systems (preferably with Raft)
• ▹Good C programming experience

Nice to have

• ▹Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Performance-driven annual bonus in addition to base pay
• ▹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 new locations to meet colleagues
• ▹Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the company

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Ubuntu is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries, founder-led, profitable and growing.