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

Overview  C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir at Canonical
Canonical is hiring for a C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer to work on Mir. We build Mir – a high-performance, high-efficiency technology stack for window managers, display subsystems and solutions built on top of it, like Ubuntu Frame. Leading with vision, we shape the technology stack that empowers communities to realize a world where apps work seamlessly in every graphical environment.

Location:

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA or APAC region.
We are hiring on various career levels with a minimum of 2 years industry experience. We are looking for people who ideally have experience in building window compositing systems or graphics device experience. Canonical offers a fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities across the open source spectrum.
Responsibilities   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 to document and present software developed
What we offer   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
Travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical  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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Seniority level   Entry level

Employment type

Full-time
Job function   Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Software Development
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