Software Engineer (C++)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (C++): Developing Multipass, a cross-platform workstation mini-cloud, with an accent on creating an amazing open-source developer experience. Focus on designing new features, ensuring ease of use, and maintaining high code quality across macOS and Windows.

Location: This is a remote position available in the EMEA region only.

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu and changing the world on a daily basis.

What you will do

• 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 hirify.global’s engineering process.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Debug, track down and fix issues encountered by our users.

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.
• Excellent communication skills in English - both verbal and written.

Nice to have

• Open source experience and involvement.
• Knowledge of CI systems.
• Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques.

Culture & 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 and recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.