Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass

Canonical; Moncton; 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, a mini-cloud platform. The role involves designing and architecting new features, writing high-quality code, and mentoring within a distributed team. This remote position welcomes applicants with strong C++ skills and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

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

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Cross-platform development experience on macOS and Windows.
• Extremely high personal standards for code quality.
• Knowledge of CI systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use.
• Write high-quality code for new features and bug fixes.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.

Skills

C++

Software testing

Test-driven development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Hyper-V

VirtualBox

KVM

QEMU

Job description

Use your deep C++ skills on Windows and MacOS to build an amazing open source developer experience with Multipass, the workstation mini-cloud at your fingertips which provides 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 greatly value quality in our code, and great user experience.

Multipass is published for macOS, Windows, and also Linux. Think of it as a workstation mini-cloud. At its simplest, you can say multipass launch and get a new VM on your workstation. You can feed that VM data, just as you would on a public cloud like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

The goal is not to be a full cloud, but to give developers a local cloud on their workstation, which they can use to run builds in the background, try cloud appliances, or test their own cloud deployments and cloud-init scripts, free of charge. People sometimes use it as a build farm on a shared server, for example.

As a Software Engineer, you are expected to 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

1. Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use
2. Architect new features and design the user experience
3. Write high-quality code to create new features and fix bugs
4. Review code and architecture as part of Canonical's engineering process
5. Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
6. Debug, track down, and fix issues encountered by our users
7. Foster the open source community and support customers when needed
8. Travel internationally for up to two weeks, twice a year, for company events

What we are looking for in you

1. Cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows
2. Expertise in modern C++ development
3. Experience with software testing and test-driven development
4. Extremely high personal standards for code quality, testing, and design
5. Knowledge of hypervisor technologies such as Hyper-V, VirtualBox, KVM, and QEMU
6. Open source experience and involvement
7. Knowledge of CI systems is a plus
8. Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques
9. Excellent communication skills in English - both verbal and written
10. Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• 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
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and set a high standard for new hires. We expect excellence to succeed. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and products. We consider all applications fairly regardless of your identity.