We are hiring a software developer to focus on MicroK8s’ backing store, a specialized distributed database designed on top of dqlite, Canonical’s distributed SQL database. As a member of the Kubernetes team, you will design and implement features and enhancements to the backing store, become a dqlite specialist and optimize its use in the context of Kubernetes.

You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and look to incorporate the best of open-source for our end-users. You will collaborate with industry peers and partners to bring the right solutions to our customers

This is an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer passionate about open source, Linux, C, Golang, SQLite and Kubernetes. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, the growing international software company behind Ubuntu.

Location: This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

What you will focus on

• Design and develop features and enhancements to MicroK8s’ backing store
• Optimize MicroK8s’ backing store performance
• Identify and describe potential feature requests for dqlite 
• Engage with the open source community and commercial partners
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

• You have C/Golang programming experience
• You have experience with key/value and SQL databases
• You have experience with Kubernetes
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Experience with consensus algorithms (preferably with Raft) is a plus

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, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness 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 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.​ Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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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