Golang System Software Engineer

Join Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, as a System Software Engineer focused on the Golang compiler, tooling, and ecosystem. This fully remote role within the APAC region offers the opportunity to make a global impact by enhancing Ubuntu as the premier platform for Go development and deployment, spanning cloud, datacenter, container, and edge environments. Work with a distributed team at the forefront of open source innovation, contributing to critical toolchains and collaborating across global initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed engineering team to improve Go support on Ubuntu.
• Select, integrate, and package best-of-breed Go tooling to enhance developer and operator experience.
• Write, debug, and review high-quality code for new features and fixes in Go-related components.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in design and code reviews.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure architecture decisions elevate Ubuntu’s performance and reliability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant experience with Go, especially in cloud-native and Linux environments.
• Experience packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu.
• Strong background as a Linux user.
• Exceptional academic track record or compelling alternative experience.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to travel internationally for company events up to two weeks, twice a year.
• Passionate, curious, flexible, and self-motivated with strong soft skills.
• Commitment to open source values and continuous learning.
• Eligible to work remotely in the APAC region.