Join the Multipass team at Canonical to leverage your deep C++ skills on Windows and MacOS. The role focuses on building an exceptional open-source developer experience with Multipass, a workstation mini-cloud providing Ubuntu and appliance VMs on demand for build, test, and prototyping.
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As a Software Engineer, you will take on a leadership role involving design, mentoring, code review, and coding. The goal is to ensure Multipass is intuitive to use, architect new features, write high-quality code, and collaborate proactively with a distributed team. You will also debug issues encountered by users and support the open-source community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use
- Architect new features and design user experiences
- Write high-quality code, create new features, and fix bugs
- Review code and architecture as part of Canonical's engineering process
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Debug and resolve user issues
- Foster the open-source community and support customers as needed
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 is a plus
- Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques
- Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English (both verbal and written)
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation, reviewed annually
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel for company events
- Distributed work environment with semi-annual team sprints
Location:
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
Work Conditions:
- Remote position available in the EMEA region only
- Full-time
- International travel for up to two weeks, twice a year, for company events
About Canonical:
Canonical is a leading tech firm pioneering the global shift to open-source. Known for publishing Ubuntu, we aim to transform the world through our innovative work. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and strive to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our globally distributed team.
