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C, Golang Software Engineer working on dqlite, a Raft extension for SQLite
Backend Developer
• On-site
• Full-time
• 📍 Home based - EMEA
A remote software developer role at Canonical (available in EMEA) focused on dqlite, the company's distributed SQLite database that uses its own Raft library for consensus and replication. The engineer designs and implements enhancements to the libraft, dqlite, and go-dqlite components consumed in MicroK8s, LXD, and other projects, available as a C library and Go package.
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
- ▹Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques
- ▹Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ▹Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
Nice to have
- ▹Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns
Soft skills
Strong written and verbal communicationFast learning abilityCollaboration with the open source communityProblem-solving
What we offer
- ▹Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- ▹Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- ▹Annual compensation review and performance-driven annual bonus
- ▹Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave
- ▹Maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programme
- ▹Travel opportunities, Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Languages: angol
Education: Informatikai, természettudományi/műszaki (STEM) vagy hasonló BSc diploma vagy azzal egyenértékű végzettség