About the Job:
You will utilize 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 building, testing, and prototyping. The Multipass team is seeking a Software Engineer to join our distributed team, where quality code and user experience are highly valued.
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Multipass supports macOS, Windows, and Linux, designed to provide developers with a local cloud setup on their workstations. You will play a leadership role in designing, mentoring, reviewing, and coding.
Location: Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use
- Architect new features and design user experience
- Write high-quality code, create new features, and fix bugs
- Review code and architecture as part of the engineering process
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Debug, track, and resolve 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 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 is a plus
- Quick learner of new systems and techniques
- Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to travel for team events
- Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open-source innovation, known for publishing Ubuntu. We are committed to maintaining high standards and fostering a diverse workplace. We are proud to be a remote-first company and aim to challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and develop new skills.
