C and Go Software Engineer for dqlite at Canonical

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Develop dqlite, Canonical’s distributed SQLite system, and its Raft consensus components in a remote role restricted to EMEA.

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Location: Remote
Advertised region: Home based - EMEA
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: Python, Go

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Role overview

The dqlite team builds a distributed SQLite database that uses Canonical’s Raft library for consensus and replication. Its C library and Go package are used by projects such as MicroK8s and LXD. The source limits this remote opening to EMEA.

Responsibilities

Design and implement changes in libraft, dqlite and go-dqlite.
Investigate user issues and fix defects in the database and replication components.
Improve Jepsen scenarios, high-availability database tests and stress testing.
Take part in architecture and code review, and engage with open-source users and commercial partners.

Qualifications

Experience with distributed systems, ideally including Raft consensus, and solid programming in C.
Ability to learn unfamiliar systems quickly and communicate clearly in writing and conversation.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, another STEM field or a related discipline.
Understanding asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns is an advantage.

Technology in this role

Python: 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 .
Go: Its C library and Go package are used by projects such as MicroK8s and .
C: Its C library and Go package are used by projects such as MicroK8s and .

Role-specific candidate guide

Preparation notes based on the employer’s stated responsibilities and qualifications.

Understanding the scope. This C, Golang Software Engineer working on dqlite, a Raft extension for SQLite position at Canonical is best assessed through the work described in the employer’s posting, rather than the title alone. The available role overview says: “The dqlite team builds a distributed SQLite database that uses Canonical’s Raft library for consensus and replication. Its C library and Go package are used by projects such as MicroK8s and LXD. The source limits this…” Read that statement together with the responsibilities below to understand the likely balance between delivery, coordination and technical decision-making. The role belongs to the software engineering area, but that label is only a guide to the work; the employer’s own requirements remain decisive. Before applying, check the original listing for reporting lines, product or team assignment, employment terms and any details that may have changed since this copy was checked. Where this page says a fact is not specified, treat it as an open question rather than an implied promise.

What the responsibilities signal. The posting specifically names “Design and implement changes in libraft, dqlite and go-dqlite.”; “Investigate user issues and fix defects in the database and replication components.”; “Improve Jepsen scenarios, high-availability database tests and stress testing.”. For each duty, identify a project where you performed comparable work and be ready to describe the context, your own contribution, constraints, decisions, and measurable result. Explain how you moved from the initial need to implementation, review, release or operational follow-through, where those stages apply. If the work involved other teams or users, distinguish your decisions from the group’s contribution. Avoid presenting a technology keyword as proof by itself: connect it to the problem you solved, the scale or complexity involved, and what changed after your work. The source may contain additional duties; review it directly before preparing your application.

How to read the requirements. The listed qualifications include “Experience with distributed systems, ideally including Raft consensus, and solid programming in C.”; “Ability to learn unfamiliar systems quickly and communicate clearly in writing and conversation.”; “A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, another STEM field or a related discipline.”. Mark each requirement as demonstrated, adjacent experience or a genuine gap, then use a concise example for the first two categories. A strong example explains what you personally owned, how you made trade-offs, how you validated the result and what you learned. If the posting specifies years of experience, language ability, certifications, location or eligibility, address those facts plainly in your CV or application rather than relying on the employer to infer them. Do not claim a qualification from exposure alone. For a requirement you do not meet, describe relevant transferable experience accurately and ask the recruiter whether it is mandatory.

Technology and working evidence. The technology terms associated with this listing are Python, Go. Treat this as a set of posting-derived signals, not a guarantee that every tool is used daily or that the list is complete. For each term relevant to your experience, prepare one concrete example: the system or workflow, the part you owned, the alternatives considered.

Benefits

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
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and develops open-source software for cloud, connected devices and enterprise infrastructure. Its teams work across countries.

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Source checked: 2026-11-08

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