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.
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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.
