Golang System Software Engineer (Containers/Virtualisation)

TL;DR

Golang System Software Engineer (Containers/Virtualisation): Develop and maintain low-level Go system software for container and virtual machine management with an accent on system design, data modeling, and distributed systems. Focus on designing and implementing system-level code, database schema, and collaborating within a global distributed team.

Location: Remote position available in EMEA and the Americas

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering tech firm known for Ubuntu, a leading open source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, operating globally with a remote-first culture since 2004.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and document system-level Go code for container and VM management
• Model data and design database schema using dqlite (SQL) database
• Maintain code quality through static analysis, unit, and system tests
• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
• Participate in discussions to find effective solutions
• Work remotely with occasional global travel (2 to 4 weeks/year)

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in EMEA or the Americas
• Experience programming in Go and C
• Knowledgeable in networking and storage technologies
• Experience with cloud computing, virtualisation, containers, distributed systems, or open source community
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
• Curious, flexible, articulate, accountable, and self-motivated

Culture & Benefits

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus
• Annual holiday, maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and travel opportunities
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events