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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Canonical Ltd.
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Ubuntu (Operating System), Software Quality, Code Review, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Open Source Technology, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, C++14, Multiplatform
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1754235/

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

As a Software Engineer you are expected to play a leadership role designing, mentoring, reviewing and of course coding., * 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, 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


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