C, Golang Software Engineer

canonical; Riyadh; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a skilled developer to enhance critical components for modern computing technologies. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to work on distributed systems and contribute to open-source projects. Joining this dynamic team means engaging in meaningful work that impacts the future of computing. With a strong emphasis on personal growth, the company provides a generous learning budget, annual compensation reviews, and a supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. If you're eager to make a difference and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Distributed work environment

Personal learning budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems, preferably with Raft.
• Good C programming experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features across dqlite.
• Debug and fix issues encountered by users.

Skills

Distributed systems

C programming

Asynchronous programming

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Equivalent in STEM or similar degree

Job description

Bachelors in Computer Application (Computers)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

You will design and implement enhancements to the libraft, dqlite and go-dqlite components which 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: This is a remote position available in EMEA

What you will focus on

• Design and implement features across dqlite
• Debug and fix issues encountered by your users
• Improve Jepsen tests, traditional HA database automated testing and stress tests
• Participate in our engineering process through code and architectural review
• 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 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 recognize 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