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

Overview

C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir at Canonical. We build Mir – a
- performance,
- efficiency technology stack for window managers, display subsystems and solutions built on top of it, like Ubuntu Frame. Our goal is to enable the whole spectrum of graphics from
- purpose screens through edge devices to full desktop environments. We also set the pace for graphics enablement across the Ubuntu certified hardware ecosystem. Our daily work includes design, development and testing of features as well as working with the community and responding to issues and user inquiries.

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

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

• 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

• You have experience with the Wayland protocol ecosystem and compositors
• You are familiar with Open
  GL, 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

What we offer

• Distributed work environment with
  - 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
  - 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
- source projects and the platform for AI, Io
T, 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

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
• Software Development

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