Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass

Canonical; Hermosillo; A distancia; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance Multipass, a workstation mini-cloud tool. You will focus on delivering high-quality code, collaborating with a remote team, and architecting new features to improve user experience, all while working in an open-source environment that values quality and diversity.

Servicios

USD 2,000 annual personal development budget

Recognition rewards

Annual leave, maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities to meet colleagues

Formación

• Expertise in modern C++ development.
• Experience with software testing and test-driven development.
• Ability to learn quickly about new systems and techniques.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Cross-platform development experience

Modern C++ development

Software testing

Excellent communication skills in English

Educación

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field

Herramientas

Hypervisor technologies

CI systems

Descripción del empleo

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, valuing code quality and user experience.

Multipass is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows users to launch VMs easily, similar to a local cloud environment, enabling background builds, testing cloud appliances, and deploying cloud-init scripts, among other uses.

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 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 related field

What we offer

We offer a competitive, performance-based compensation package, including an annual bonus, and additional benefits reflecting our values. Our offerings include:

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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech company, publisher of Ubuntu. We are committed to excellence, diversity, and a remote-first work culture since 2004. Working here offers a forward-looking environment that challenges you to learn and grow.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and background.