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

India

Security & IT – IT /

Full-time /

Remote

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir based in India.

This role sits at the core of modern graphics and display systems, contributing to a high-performance windowing stack used across desktop, embedded, and edge environments. You will help design and evolve a critical open-source platform that enables seamless graphical experiences across devices and form factors. The work blends deep systems engineering with real-world graphics challenges, spanning compositors, rendering pipelines, and device-level display integration. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team of engineers and contribute to software that directly impacts millions of users and developers. The environment is highly technical, performance-driven, and rooted in open-source collaboration. It is ideal for engineers who enjoy working close to the hardware while shaping foundational user experience technologies. You will also engage with the wider community and contribute to shaping the future of Linux-based graphics ecosystems.

Accountabilities:

Design, develop, and enhance features across a high-performance windowing and graphics stack (Mir ecosystem)
Debug, analyze, and resolve complex issues across rendering, display, and compositor layers
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and engineering design processes
Develop and maintain performance benchmarks, automated tests, and validation frameworks
Improve system reliability, efficiency, and developer experience across the graphics stack
Write and maintain technical documentation to support internal teams and external contributors
Collaborate with distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones
Engage with open-source communities and external partners to support adoption and integration
Contribute to continuous improvement of system design, tooling, and platform capabilities

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of industry experience in systems software development
Strong proficiency in modern C++ and Rust programming
Solid understanding of Linux as a development and deployment environment
Experience working in distributed, remote-first engineering teams
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex systems
Good understanding of concurrency, asynchronous programming, and performance optimization
Familiarity with graphics systems, compositors, or windowing systems is highly desirable
Experience with Wayland, OpenGL, Vulkan, or similar graphics technologies is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaboration
Ability to work independently, stay organized, and deliver high-quality production code

Benefits:

Competitive global compensation with annual performance-based reviews
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission structure
Fully remote, distributed work environment with global collaboration opportunities
Annual learning and development budget (USD 2,000)
Regular in-person team gatherings twice per year in international locations
Annual leave, maternity and paternity leave policies
Wellness support programs and employee assistance resources
Travel benefits and upgrades for long-distance company events
Recognition rewards for performance and contributions
Opportunity to work on foundational open-source technologies used worldwide

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Design, develop, and enhance features across a high-performance windowing and graphics stack (Mir ecosystem)
Debug, analyze, and resolve complex issues across rendering, display, and compositor layers
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and engineering design processes
Develop and maintain performance benchmarks, automated tests, and validation frameworks
Improve system reliability, efficiency, and developer experience across the graphics stack
Write and maintain technical documentation to support internal teams and external contributors
Collaborate with distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones
Engage with open-source communities and external partners to support adoption and integration
Contribute to continuous improvement of system design, tooling, and platform capabilities

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of industry experience in systems software development
Strong proficiency in modern C++ and Rust programming
Solid understanding of Linux as a development and deployment environment
Experience working in distributed, remote-first engineering teams
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex systems
Good understanding of concurrency, asynchronous programming, and performance optimization
Familiarity with graphics systems, compositors, or windowing systems is highly desirable
Experience with Wayland, OpenGL, Vulkan, or similar graphics technologies is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaboration
Ability to work independently, stay organized, and deliver high-quality production code

Benefits:

Competitive global compensation with annual performance-based reviews
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission structure
Fully remote, distributed work environment with global collaboration opportunities
Annual learning and development budget (USD 2,000)
Regular in-person team gatherings twice per year in international locations
Annual leave, maternity and paternity leave policies
Wellness support programs and employee assistance resources
Travel benefits and upgrades for long-distance company events
Recognition rewards for performance and contributions
Opportunity to work on foundational open-source technologies used worldwide

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

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