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Urgent! C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir Job Opening In Selayang Municipal Council – Now Hiring Canonical

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



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Overview

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.

We build Mir – a high-performance, high-efficiency technology stack for window managers and display subsystems, and solutions built on top of it, like Ubuntu Frame.

We are hiring a C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer to contribute to Mir and related projects.

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

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

Canonical offers a fast-paced team environment and opportunities for learning and development across the open source spectrum.

Teams meet in person two to four times annually at locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.

This role involves designing, developing, and testing features, working with the community and commercial partners, and contributing to the user experience and performance of modern display technologies used by millions of developers and users.

Most software is written in C++, with support tooling in scripting languages.

We will use Rust as an evolutionary step forward.

Candidates should have strong skills in both Rust and C++.

We are hiring at multiple career levels with a minimum of 2 years industry experience.

Travel to international events is possible up to twice a year for up to two weeks each time.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implementation of features across the Mir stack
  • Assist in debugging, tracking down and fixing issues
  • Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review
  • Create and improve tests and performance benchmarks to catch issues early
  • Create and maintain documentation to enhance the developer experience
  • Engage with the open source community and commercial partners
  • Collaborate 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 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 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
  • 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, we are changing the world of software.

We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company.

Most colleagues 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 foster a workplace free from discrimination and will give your application fair consideration.

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