Software Systems Engineer

C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir Join to apply for the C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir role at Canonical C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir role at Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. We are hiring a C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer. 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. We also set the pace for graphics enablement across the Ubuntu certified hardware ecosystem. Our daily drill includes design, development and testing of features as well as working with the community and responding to issues and user inquiries. Most of the software is written in C++, with support tooling in scripting languages. We will use Rust as an evolutionary step forward. Thus candidates are required to have strong skills in both Rust and C++. We're growing the team and looking for new colleagues who share our passion for precision, performance and user experience. Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA or APAC region. Participating in our engineering process through code and architectural review Creating and improving tests and performance benchmarks to catch issues early Engaging with the open source community and commercial partners 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 You are familiar with OpenGL, Vulkan, Flutter and other graphics, toolkits and animation frameworks 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 balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual holiday leave 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. 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. Graphics #OpenSource #Canonical #Mir #Rust #C++ Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Sign in to set job alerts for “System Software Engineer” roles. Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way.