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

Description:

• The Software Engineer will use their deep C++ skills on Windows and MacOS to work on the open-source project Multipass, a workstation mini-cloud that provides Ubuntu and appliance VMs on demand for build, test, and prototyping.
• The role involves ensuring Multipass is easy and intuitive to use, architecting new features, writing high-quality code, reviewing code and architecture, collaborating with a distributed team, debugging and fixing issues, fostering the open-source community, and supporting customers when needed.
• The position requires cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows, expertise in modern C++ development, experience with software testing and test-driven development, knowledge of hypervisor technologies, open-source experience, knowledge of CI systems, capacity to learn quickly, and excellent communication skills in English.
• The Software Engineer will play a leadership role in designing, mentoring, reviewing, and coding.

Requirements:

• 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 is 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:

• 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