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Golang jobs: where can you search for open positions

Adrian B.G. on September 01, 2018

Hello, I am currently researching the market and I am gathering a list of bookmarks about Go. I thought it will be nice to share them with the co...

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Charlyn Gonda • Sep 3 '18

It’s too bad that the “official” list of companies you linked doesn’t sort them based on how much Go they use. For example, my company uses it for a majority of our backend services but that’s not super apparent from that list lol. I also wonder if it’s worth to add sponsors of Golang conferences? gophercon.com/page/1320031/sponsors since usually they use the language of the conference they support (though might have to research each company to be sure)

Thanks for this list!

Adrian B.G. • Sep 3 '18 • Edited

Sound great but the sponsors list suffer from the same problem, their products are mostly written in Java and C++, but it contains some companies that have relevant Go positions (like CrowdStrike).

Theofanis Despoudis • Sep 3 '18

That's so few jobs compared to "other" Listings like Node.js, Python or Java. Plus most of those companies are somehow pretty selective on their process. You have more chances to get a job in a company that can migrate to Go in the future than get a Golang Job with no previous Go experience.

Adrian B.G. • Sep 3 '18

That might be true, but this is mostly because Go is a niche language, it only solves a few engineering problems related to Cloud, Distributed systems and BlockChain.
I don't think (and I hope) it will ever be a mainstream/all-round language like those you mentioned.

Albert Rio • Sep 21 '23

Ah, the world of Golang! It takes me back to the time when I was hunting for a job after a stint at a startup that sadly didn't survive the .com bubble burst. It was a chilly winter morning when my roommate, Derek, barged into my room, hot cuppa in hand, and exclaimed, "Dude, you gotta hire Golang developer for your next gig!" I squinted at him, a bit annoyed for being woken up so early and clueless about what he meant. He showed me a list of booming tech companies actively looking for Golang developers. And trust me, the demand was (and still is) huge!

In today's world, Golang, or Go, is still making waves. So, if you're looking for Golang jobs, there are numerous places to begin your hunt. Firstly, traditional job boards like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed often have a plethora of listings for Golang enthusiasts. But if you want to delve deeper, there are niche job boards like Golangprojects and WeWorkRemotely which specifically cater to Go developers. Attending Go conferences, meetups, or even joining online Go communities can open up opportunities as many companies often scout for talent there. Also, remember to network, network, network! Word of mouth, especially in the tech community, can sometimes be the best way to land your dream job. So, next time someone says "hire Golang developer," you'll know where to point them or maybe even recommend yourself!