Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass

Canonical; Puebla de Zaragoza; A distancia; MXN 1,486,000 - 2,231,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading open source technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to join their remote team. The role emphasizes modern C++ development and a strong focus on user experience for their product, Multipass. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar field, alongside expertise in cross-platform and open source development. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Servicios

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues

Priority Pass for company events

Formación

• Experience with CI systems is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly about new systems and techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure Multipass is easy and intuitive to use.
• Architect new features and design user experience.
• Write high-quality code for new features and bug fixes.
• Review code and architecture in the engineering process.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Debug and resolve user issues.
• Foster the open source community.

Conocimientos

Cross-platform development experience

Modern C++ development

Software testing

High code quality standards

Knowledge of hypervisor technologies

Open source involvement

Communication skills in English

Educación

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science or STEM

Descripción del empleo

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, 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 in our code and a great user experience.

Multipass is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows you to launch VMs with multipass launch and use them like a cloud environment for various development tasks, including running builds, testing cloud appliances, or deploying cloud-init scripts. It can also serve 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

1. Ensuring Multipass is easy and intuitive to use
2. Architecting new features and designing the user experience
3. Writing high-quality code to develop new features and fix bugs
4. Reviewing code and architecture as part of Canonical's engineering process
5. Collaborating proactively with a distributed team
6. Debugging, tracking down, and fixing user issues
7. Fostering the open source community and supporting customers as needed
8. Traveling internationally 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 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. Ability 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 offer a competitive, performance-driven compensation package, reviewed annually, including base pay, bonuses, and additional benefits reflecting our values. Our offerings are tailored to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly 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
• Priority Pass and 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 uphold high standards for our team. Since 2004, we have been a remote-first company, encouraging innovative thinking, continuous learning, and excellence.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, fostering an inclusive workplace free from discrimination.