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C Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

A software engineer role focused on designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance graphics and windowing system components for Mir, using C and Rust, with opportunities to engage with open source communities and contribute to modern display technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement features across the Mir graphics stack
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and fix issues within the software
  • Conduct code and architectural reviews as part of the engineering process
  • Create and improve tests and performance benchmarks
  • Maintain documentation to enhance developer experience
  • Engage with the open source community and collaborate with partners
  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team

Requirements

  • Strong skills in both Rust and C programming languages.
  • Minimum of 2 years industry experience.
  • Excellent modern C programming skills.
  • Excellent Rust programming skills.
  • Familiarity with Linux as a development and deployment platform.
  • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar field.
  • Experience in designing and implementing features across the Mir stack.
  • Experience in debugging, tracking down, and fixing issues in software.
  • Experience participating in engineering processes through code and architectural review.
  • Experience creating and improving tests and performance benchmarks to catch issues early.
  • Experience creating and maintaining documentation to enhance the developer experience.
  • 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.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is shaped based on geographical location, experience, and performance worldwide, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates.
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints in interesting locations around the world.
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 and Priority Pass for long-haul company events.

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