Software Engineer - Cross-platform C++ - 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

Cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows

Expertise in modern C++ development (C++14 minimum)

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

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 recognise 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

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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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