Golang/C Software Engineer - Backing store for MicroK8s

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.

What you’ll do

• 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

Who you are

• 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

Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world’s best free software platform. Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.

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.