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

Canonical; Regina; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical seeks a Software Engineer with strong C++ skills to enhance the developer experience with Multipass, an open-source mini-cloud platform. In this remote position, you'll lead architectural design, ensure usability, and engage in proactive collaboration with a distributed team, while contributing to the open-source community and mentoring others.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Recognition rewards

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities to travel for team events

Qualifications

• Expertise in modern C++ development.
• High standards for code quality and design.
• Experience with test-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Architect new features and design user experience.
• Write high-quality code to create new features and fix bugs.
• Mentor and review code within the team.

Skills

C++

Cross-platform development

Software testing

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Hyper-V

VirtualBox

KVM

QEMU

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 on shared servers.

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 issues encountered by users
• Foster the open source community and support customers when needed
• Travel internationally for 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 such as Hyper-V, VirtualBox, KVM, and QEMU
• Open source 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

Compensation is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance bonuses. Benefits include:

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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open source technology company, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. As a remote-first company since 2004, we promote excellence and diversity, fostering a fair and inclusive workplace.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds, and consider all applications fairly.