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 quality code and user experience are greatly valued.
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Multipass is published for macOS, Windows, and Linux, providing developers with a local cloud on their workstation for running builds, testing cloud appliances, or experimenting with cloud deployments and scripts, free of charge. As a Software Engineer, you will play a leadership role in designing, mentoring, reviewing, and coding.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use
- Architect new features and design the user experience
- Write high-quality code for new features and bug fixes
- Review code and architecture as part of the engineering process
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Debug 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
- Familiarity with CI systems a plus
- Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques
- Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written)
- Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote position available in the EMEA region only.
- Annual compensation review
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity for international travel
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, known for publishing Ubuntu, one of the most significant open source projects. We operate globally and maintain high standards for our employees, fostering a diverse and equal opportunity workplace free from discrimination. Joining Canonical means engaging in a remote-first environment and contributing to changing the world through innovative technology.
