Lead Golang Software Engineer, Commercial Systems Canonical is hiring for a Lead Golang Software Engineer across seniority levels.
This role is remote-based in the EMEA region (all teams except Ubuntu Pro) or the AMER region (Ubuntu Pro).
The position focuses on delivering high-quality software in the Commercial Systems unit, which includes multiple Golang-based services that support Canonical’s business and billing, contracts, patch delivery, and Ubuntu Pro offerings.
Responsibilities - Develop engineering solutions leveraging Golang
- Lead technical designs, code reviews, and implementation
- Deploy and operate services developed by the team
- Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback to colleagues
- Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
What we are looking for in you - Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
- Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
- Experience with software development in Golang
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
Nice-to-have skills - Performance engineering and security experience
- Experience with accounting, sales, sales operations, or other business roles
What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognize outstanding performance.
In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
We provide all team members with additional benefits that reflect our values and ideals and we balance programs to meet local needs globally.
- 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 Program
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.
As the company that publishes Ubuntu, Canonical is a key player in the open-source ecosystem and the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud technologies.
We recruit on a global basis and uphold high standards for new hires.
Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.
We foster a workplace free from discrimination and will consider every applicant fairly regardless of identity or background.
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