We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company. If you’re interested in a career at Canonical, we are a remote-first company so please apply to any suitable role as skills are valued more than location, despite some having a preferred geographic preference.

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