Software Architect - Containers / Virtualisation

Canonical; Porto Alegre; Teletrabalho; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An innovative company is seeking a Software Architect specializing in Containers and Virtualisation. This role involves leading the architecture of LXD and MicroCloud, focusing on distributed systems and cloud technologies. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that promotes learning and career growth. With a strong emphasis on Golang and C, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in modern cloud tech. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and encourages continuous improvement.

Serviços

Annual learning budget of USD 2,000

Regular salary reviews

Performance bonuses

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Travel perks for events

Qualificações

• Strong academic background in high school and university.
• Proactive, exceeding expectations with leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the architecture and design of LXD and MicroCloud.
• Mentor colleagues and ensure security and performance.

Conhecimentos

Golang

C

Distributed Systems

Virtualization

Containers

Networking

Storage

Leadership

Professional Communication

Formação académica

Degree in Computer Science

STEM Degree

Ferramentas

Linux

REST API

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Software Architect - Containers / Virtualisation

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Our customers include major cloud providers, silicon industry leaders, and many sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues across over 80 countries, mostly remote. Teams meet in person biannually at interesting locations worldwide.

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

We are hiring a software architect for Canonical LXD and MicroCloud.

Our goal is to make clusters of compute, using system containers or VMs, "just work"—trivially deploying small clouds across multiple servers. This involves distributed systems, virtualization, container tech, networking, and storage. Like Ubuntu desktop, we aim for ease and reliability so users can focus on their core tasks.

LXD is a modern Golang-based container and VM orchestrator used on Ubuntu, ChromeOS, and Linux platforms. Its engineering spans kernel work (namespaces, confinement, security, filesystems, VMMs, networking) to high-level management via REST API and CLI. As a software architect, you will lead the architecture, design, and evolution of LXD and Canonical MicroCloud, which combines LXD with Ceph and OVN for resilient, cluster-scale cloud infrastructure.

We seek an outstanding engineer with Golang and C experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of modern cloud APIs and technologies.

This role offers a chance to impact modern cloud tech. Canonical provides a dynamic, learning-focused environment and career growth opportunities.

Location: Home-based in EMEA or the Americas.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading LXD and MicroCloud architecture
• Mentoring and developing colleagues
• Developing in Golang and C
• Code review
• Ensuring security and performance
• Providing technical leadership internally and in communities
• Working remotely with biannual travel for company events

Candidate Profile:

• Strong academic background in high school and university
• Degree in Computer Science or STEM
• Proactive, exceeding expectations
• Leadership, motivation, and team guidance skills
• Self-organized, reliable, and deadline-oriented
• Professional communication skills
• Experience with Go, C, storage, networking, virtualization, containers, distributed systems
• Detail-oriented with a focus on performance
• Fluent English
• Linux experience (Debian/Ubuntu preferred)
• Curious, adaptable, responsible

What We Offer:

• Remote work with biannual in-person sprints
• Annual learning budget of USD 2,000
• Regular salary reviews and performance bonuses
• Additional benefits aligned with local practices
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, travel opportunities, and travel perks for events

About Canonical:

Canonical leads in open source innovation. As Ubuntu's publisher, we shape AI, IoT, and cloud software. We hire globally, aiming for excellence. Most staff work remotely; working here means thinking differently, learning continuously, and advancing your career.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and fairness.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and IT

Industries

• Software Development