C++​/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer

C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing.

We are building Mir – a high‑performance, high‑efficiency technology stack for window managers and display subsystems, and we need a C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer to help shape this stack.

Location:

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA or APAC region.

The role entails

• 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

What we are looking for in you

• 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

Nice‑to‑have skills

• Experience with the Wayland protocol ecosystem and compositors
• Familiarity with OpenGL, Vulkan, Flutter and other graphics, toolkits and animation frameworks
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns
• Proven ability to consistently deliver robust code to production
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and presentation of software

What we offer colleagues

• 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 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.