Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Learning budget

Annual leave

Remote‑first culture

Travel for events

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a software engineer to contribute to Kubernetes-related operators and addons in a remote, globally distributed team. You will work with Golang and Python, and engage with the open source community to deliver high‑quality features.

You should have strong Kubernetes experience, clear communication skills, and a CS or STEM degree. The role offers a remote‑first policy with periodic travel for team events and onboarding, spanning both the Americas and EMEA regions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Go (Golang)
• Experience with Python and scripting
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience
• Strong communication skills and teamwork
• Bachelor's degree in CS, STEM, or related field

Responsibilities

• Write high‑quality code to add new features
• Debug issues and collaborate with a distributed team
• Join a vibrant community to improve open source integration
• Travel 2–4 weeks for internal/external events as needed

Skills

Golang development

Python

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

As a member of the Kubernetes product team, you will build the operators and addons; the former, offering complete lifecycle management of mission-critical components, and the latter, a zero-ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into your Kubernetes.

You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and look to incorporate the best of open-source to bring functionality to 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 software, Linux, Golang, Python and Kubernetes.

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

What you will focus on

• Write high-quality code to create new features

• Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team

• Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields

• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

• You are a Golang developer also fluent in Python

• 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

• You love technology and working with brilliant people

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 front‑line 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.