Software Engineer - Multipass

Pioneer tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, leading open source platform for AI, IoT and cloud computing
Leadville, CO 80461, USAOuray, CO, USANew York, NY, USA
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer - Multipass

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Multipass team. This role focuses on developing a workstation mini-cloud solution that provides Ubuntu and appliance VMs on demand. The position requires expertise in C++ and cross-platform development for Windows and MacOS.

The role involves creating an exceptional developer experience through Multipass, which functions as a local cloud environment for workstations. This tool enables developers to run builds in the background, test cloud appliances, and validate cloud deployments without incurring costs. The position demands strong technical skills in C++ development, experience with hypervisor technologies, and a commitment to open source development.

As a Software Engineer at Canonical, you'll be part of a distributed team working on cutting-edge open source technology. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, including architecture design, code review, and mentoring. The position offers the flexibility of remote work within the EMEA region, along with opportunities for international travel for company events.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in modern C++ development, experience with cross-platform development, and a deep understanding of hypervisor technologies. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to code quality, and experience with test-driven development. This role offers an opportunity to work with a pioneering tech firm that's shaping the future of cloud computing and open source technology.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Multipass

  • 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 our users
  • Foster the open source community and support customers when needed
  • Travel internationally for up to two weeks, twice a year, for company events

Requirements For Software Engineer - Multipass

  • Cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows
  • Expertise in modern C++ development
  • Experience with software testing and test-driven development
  • Extremely high personal 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 a plus
  • Capacity 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

Benefits For Software Engineer - Multipass

Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • 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

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