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We build a high-performance, high-efficiency stack for window managers and display subsystems in C++, called Mir. We're growing the team and looking for new colleagues who share our passion for precision, performance, and user experience. Our goal is to enable the whole spectrum of graphics from single-purpose screens through edge devices to full desktop environments.
We focus on developers building window compositing systems or device graphics experiences and aim to give them an amazing developer experience, security, and easy access to today's most used graphics toolkits and libraries.
We work on Mir and solutions built on it, like Ubuntu Frame, and also set the pace for graphics enablement across the Ubuntu certified hardware ecosystem. Our daily activities include design, development, and testing of features in those software components, alongside responding to issues and user inquiries. Most of the software is written in C++, with support tooling in scripting languages. We are also considering Rust or Carbon as evolutionary steps forward.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact on modern display technologies that will affect millions of developers. Canonical offers a fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities across the open-source spectrum.
What You Will Do:
- Design and implement features across the Mir stack.
- Assist in debugging, tracking down, and fixing issues.
- Improve tests and performance benchmarks to catch issues early.
- Create documentation to enhance the developer experience.
- Engage with the open-source community and commercial partners.
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Excellent modern C++ programming skills.
- Rigorous approach to software design, development, and testing.
- Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Productive in a remote collaboration environment; highly motivated and organized.
- Familiarity with Linux as a development and deployment platform.
- Proven ability to consistently deliver robust code to production.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar field.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience with the Wayland protocol ecosystem and compositors.
- Familiarity with a range of Linux Desktop Environments.
- Familiarity with OpenGL, Vulkan, and other graphics and animation frameworks.
- Experience developing and deploying on Ubuntu/Debian systems.
Language Requirements: Strong English communication skills are necessary.
Company Overview:
Canonical is a growing international software company associated with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, "the world's best free software platform." We are committed to reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing security through our services. We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace free from discrimination and valuing diversity in backgrounds and experiences.
Location: Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote
