C, Golang Software Engineer working on dqlite, a Raft extension for SQLite

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C, Golang Software Engineer working on dqlite, a Raft extension for SQLite

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Canonical

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a software developer to focus on dqlite, our distributed SQLite database that uses our own Raft library for establishing consensus and replication. Dqlite is available as a pure C library or through a Go package that we also maintain, and we intend to provide bindings for Python and other languages.

As part of this role you will design and implement enhancements to the libraft, dqlite and go‑dqlite components which are used in MicroK8s, LXD and other projects. Work includes development of these pieces of software as well as responding to issues and user inquiries and improving JaQ tests, traditional HA database automated testing, and stress tests.

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 JaQ 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 is 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

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. 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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

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