Graphics Systems Engineer Role

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Join Canonical as a C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer, contributing to the development of Mir—a high-performance technology stack powering window managers and display subsystems for Ubuntu and beyond. This remote role is ideal for engineers passionate about graphics, user experience, and open source innovation. Collaborate with a distributed global team to shape graphical environments and impact millions of developers and users worldwide.

Job Overview
  • Design and implement features across the Mir graphics stack.
  • Collaborate proactively with a global, distributed engineering team.
  • Engage with the open source community and commercial partners.
  • Contribute to documentation, testing, and performance benchmarks.
  • Participate in code and architectural reviews to ensure robust solutions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimize window compositing and display system features.
  • Debug, track, and resolve issues within the graphics stack.
  • Improve developer experience through clear documentation and tooling.
  • Create and maintain automated tests and performance benchmarks.
  • Contribute to the evolution of the stack, including migration toward Rust.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 2 years professional experience in software engineering.
  • Expertise in modern C++ and Rust programming.
  • Experience with Linux as a development and deployment platform.
  • Familiarity with Wayland protocol, compositors, OpenGL, Vulkan, and graphics frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency.
  • Proven track record of delivering robust code to production.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work remotely and travel internationally for company events.

Job Type: Remote

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience: Entry

Duration: 12 Months

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