C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir

Design and implementation of features across the Mir stack

Assisting in debugging, tracking down and fixing issues

Participating in our engineering process through code and architectural review

Creating and improving tests and performance benchmarks to catch issues early

Creating and maintaining documentation to enhance the developer experience

Engaging with the open source community and commercial partners

Collaborating proactively with a distributed team

Excellent Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar and 2+ years of working experience

Excellent modern C++ and excellent Rust programming skills

Familiarity with Linux as a development and deployment platform

Ability to collaborate remotely with a diverse set of team members and remain highly motivated, productive, and organized

Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

You have experience with the Wayland protocol ecosystem and compositors

You are familiar with OpenGL, Vulkan, Flutter and other graphics, toolkits and animation frameworks

You have a solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns

You have proven ability to consistently deliver robust code to production

You have strong written and verbal communication skills to document and present software developed

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 recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. 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

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our 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.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

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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