Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass

Join the Multipass team as a Software Engineer and utilize your deep C++ skills on Windows and MacOS to enhance the open source developer experience with Multipass. This workstation mini-cloud provides Ubuntu and appliance VMs on demand for build, test, and prototyping tasks. You will be instrumental in designing, mentoring, reviewing, and coding as part of a distributed team that prioritizes code quality and user experience.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring Multipass is easy and intuitive to use
• Architecting new features and designing the user experience
• Writing high-quality code for new features and bug fixes
• Reviewing code and architecture in line with Canonical's engineering process
• Collaborating proactively with a distributed team
• Debugging, tracking down, and fixing user-reported issues
• Supporting the open source community and assisting customers as needed
• International travel for up to two weeks, twice a year, for company events

What We Are Looking For:

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

Language Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written

This position offers an opportunity to work in a pioneering tech firm that leads the way in open source development.

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote position available in the EMEA region only.