Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and Io T. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Lead Golang Software Engineer at any seniority level, who strives for the highest engineering quality, seeks improvements, continuously develops their skills, and applies them at work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with many popular software systems, integrations technologies, and open-source solutions.

The Commercial Systems unit comprises seven engineering teams that collaborate closely with other engineering and business teams at Canonical. Services designed, developed, and operated by this unit are central to Canonical's business, with Golang playing an integral role. We are looking for software engineers for these teams:

• Billing team: develops a Golang service for metrics-based billing, customer spend visibility, and integration with other systems. Ideal for those interested in billing and payment processing.
• Contracts team: creates a Golang service as the single source of truth for customer contracts, integrating with CRM and accounting systems. Suitable for those interested in sales and revenue processes.
• Livepatch team: develops a service for delivering Linux kernel patches to address vulnerabilities, focusing on security and reliability.
• Ubuntu Pro backend team: develops backend services for Ubuntu Pro, emphasizing security, performance, and operational reliability.

Location: Remote in the EMEA region (excluding Ubuntu Pro team) or the AMER region (Ubuntu Pro).

Role responsibilities include:

• Developing engineering solutions using Golang
• Leading technical designs, code reviews, and implementation
• Deploying and operating team-developed services
• Mentoring colleagues and offering career development feedback
• Promoting engineering and organizational best practices

Candidate requirements:

• Strong academic background from high school and university or a compelling alternative narrative
• Proven experience in Golang software development
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented with a drive to meet commitments
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience in performance engineering and security
• Background in accounting, sales, or related business roles

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
• Regular compensation reviews and recognition rewards
• Generous leave, parental leave, and employee assistance programs
• Opportunities for travel and professional growth

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open-source tech company behind Ubuntu, shaping the future of software with a focus on excellence, innovation, and diversity. We operate globally with a remote-first culture and high standards for our team members.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.