C, Golang Software Engineer working on dqlite, a Raft extension for SQLite
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are a founder‑led, profitable and growing company with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ 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.
We are hiring a software developer to focus on dqlite, our distributed SQLite database that uses our own Raft library for establishing consensus and replication. Dqlite is available as a pure C library and as a Go package that we also maintain, and we intend to provide bindings for Python and other languages. You will design and implement enhancements to the libraft, dqlite and go‑dqlite components that we consume in MicroK8s, LXD and other projects. Work includes development in those pieces of software as well as responding to issues and user inquiries.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact on modern computing technologies. Canonical offers a fast‑paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities.
Location: Remote position available in EMEA
What you will focus on
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 our engineering process through code and architectural reviews
Engage with the open source community and commercial partners
What we are looking for in you
Experience with distributed systems (preferably with Raft)
Good C programming experience
Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns is a plus
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
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits that reflect our values and ideals.
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 Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and 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, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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