Use your deep C++ skills on Windows and MacOS to build an amazing open source developer experience with Multipass, a workstation mini-cloud that provides Ubuntu and appliance VMs on demand for build, test, and prototyping. The Multipass team at Canonical is hiring a Software Engineer to join our distributed team, where we greatly value quality in our code and user experience.
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Multipass is designed to simplify VM management, allowing you to launch new VMs on your workstation easily, similar to public cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP, but focused on providing a local cloud environment for developers. 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 for new features and bug fixes.
- Review code and architecture as part of Canonical's engineering process.
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
- Debug and address 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.
- Involvement in open source projects.
- Familiarity with 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.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
Language Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
What We Offer:
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation, which is reviewed annually. Additional benefits include:
- Performance-driven annual bonus.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech company focused on open source, recognized for publishing Ubuntu, one of the leading open-source projects. We aim for excellence and diversity within our workforce and offer a remote-first working environment.
