Description:

Canonical is looking for Golang engineers of all levels of seniority to work remotely from Africa, specifically Nairobi.
Golang is preferred for software development at Canonical due to its performance and security features.
The engineering teams at Canonical use Golang to build systems that deliver Ubuntu worldwide.
The role involves designing, implementing, and debugging well-tested software in Go.
Engineers will collaborate with the community and colleagues on technical specifications and seek improvements in engineering practices.
The position requires experience with Linux, especially Debian or Ubuntu, and a passion for Linux at the system level.
Additional skills such as experience with Ubuntu Linux, Juju, LXD, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro, performance engineering, and security are beneficial.
The role also involves contributing to the success of the product through technical advocacy and participating in the engineering process through code and architectural reviews.

Requirements:

Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
Drive, ability to go above-and-beyond expectations, and deliver to schedule.
Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community.
Experience designing and writing high-quality Golang software on Linux.
For senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each.