Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++

Join Canonical as a Software Engineer and leverage your deep C++ skills on Windows and MacOS to enhance the open source developer experience with Multipass, a workstation mini-cloud that provides Ubuntu and appliance VMs on demand for build, test, and prototyping. As a part of a distributed team, you will play a leadership role in designing, mentoring, reviewing, and coding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use
• Architect new features and design user experiences
• Write high-quality code for new features and bug fixes
• Review code and architecture as part of Canonical's engineering processes
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Debug, track down, and resolve issues encountered by users
• Foster the open source community and support customers
• Travel internationally for up to two weeks twice a year for company events

Qualifications:

• Cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows
• Expertise in modern C++ development
• Experience with software testing and test-driven development
• High personal standards for code quality, testing, and design
• Knowledge of hypervisor technologies (Hyper-V, VirtualBox, KVM, QEMU)
• Open source experience and involvement
• CI systems knowledge is a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field

Work Conditions:

• Full-time remote position
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review with performance-driven bonuses
• Additional benefits including annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, and Employee Assistance Program

About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, recognized for publishing Ubuntu—a key platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. As a remote-first company since 2004, Canonical promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing varied experiences and perspectives.