About the Job:
Use your deep C++ skills on Windows and MacOS to build an amazing open-source developer experience with Multipass, the workstation mini-cloud at your fingertips which provides Ubuntu and appliance VMs on demand for build, test, and prototyping. The Multipass team is looking for a Software Engineer to join our distributed team, where we greatly value quality in our code and user experience.
Multipass is a tool published for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows users to easily launch virtual machines (VMs) on their workstations. The goal is to provide developers a local cloud on their workstation for running builds, testing cloud deployments, or trying cloud appliances. As a Software Engineer, 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 the user experience
- Write high-quality code to create new features and fix bugs
- Review code and architecture as part of the engineering process
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Debug, track down, and fix issues encountered by users
- Foster the open-source community and support customers as needed
- Travel internationally for up to two weeks, twice a year, for company events
Requirements:
- 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 such as Hyper-V, VirtualBox, KVM, and QEMU
- Open-source experience and involvement
- Knowledge of CI systems is a plus
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.
- The company offers distributed work environments with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
- Travel opportunities to new locations to meet colleagues.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation crafted based on geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Annual performance-driven bonus.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
