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

Canonical; Nürnberg; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading open source tech company seeks a Software Engineer to enhance the developer experience with their workstation mini-cloud tool, Multipass. You will work on cross-platform development, focusing on C++, and engage in a collaborative and inclusive remote environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues

Qualifikationen

• Expertise in modern C++ development is crucial.
• Cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows required.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Cross-platform development

Modern C++ development

Software testing

Test-driven development

Code quality

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM

Tools

Hyper-V

VirtualBox

KVM

QEMU

Jobbeschreibung

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 quality code and a great user experience.

Multipass is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows users to launch VMs easily and feed them data, similar to cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP. The goal is to provide developers with a local cloud for background builds, testing cloud appliances, or deploying cloud-init scripts, free of charge. It can also be 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 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 a competitive compensation package, including an annual review, performance bonuses, and benefits aligned with our values. Our offerings include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• 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 recruit globally and maintain high standards for our team. Since 2004, we have been a remote-first company, encouraging innovative thinking, skill development, and excellence.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination.