Junior Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass

Canonical; Hamilton; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance the open source developer experience with Multipass, facilitating Ubuntu and appliance VMs locally. This role involves high-quality coding, architectural design, and team collaboration within a remote-first company that values quality and user experience.

Benefits

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues

Qualifications

• Expertise in modern C++ development.
• Cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows.
• Knowledge of hypervisor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use.
• Architect new features and design the user experience.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.

Skills

Cross-platform development

Modern C++ development

Software testing

Test-driven development

Code quality

Hypervisor technologies

Open source experience

CI systems knowledge

Excellent communication in English

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree

Job description

Use your deep C++ skills on Windows and MacOS to build an open source developer experience with Multipass, a workstation mini-cloud providing Ubuntu and appliance VMs on demand for build, test, and prototyping. The Multipass team is hiring a Software Engineer to join our distributed team. We value code quality and user experience.

Multipass is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows users to launch VMs easily, similar to cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP, but locally on their workstation. The goal is to enable developers to run builds, test cloud appliances, or deploy cloud-init scripts locally, often used as a build farm or for testing.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a leadership role in designing, mentoring, reviewing, and coding.

Location: This is a remote position available in the EMEA region only.

What you will focus on

• Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use
• Architect new features and design the user experience
• Write high-quality code to create new features and fix bugs
• Review code and architecture as part of Canonical's engineering process
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Debug, track down, and fix user issues
• Foster the open source community and support customers
• Travel internationally up to two weeks, twice a year, for company events

What we are looking for in you

• 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 like Hyper-V, VirtualBox, KVM, and QEMU
• Open source experience and involvement
• Knowledge of CI systems is a plus
• Ability 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 similar degree

What we offer you

We offer competitive compensation based on location, experience, and performance, revisited annually. Benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech company, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We are a global, remote-first company since 2004, committed to excellence and diversity. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and value diverse perspectives.