Staff Software Developer C++

Staff macOS Swift/C++ Software Developer
Parallels has an immediate opening for this role

Push the boundaries of tech. In your sweatpants.

We’re looking for an experienced Principal Backend Developer to help us change the way the world works, with anytime, anywhere, any-device productivity. Here, you’ll lead the architectural vision and technical strategy for our core systems. You will act as the technical authority for a team of 7-8 engineers, focusing heavily on high-level design, cloud apps architecture, and system boundaries.

The top creative and technical minds could work anywhere. So why are so many of them choosing Parallels? Here are three reasons:

1. This is the moment. It’s an exciting time at Parallels, with strong leadership, a refreshed brand, and a whole new approach to changing the way the world works. We’re at the forefront of a movement, and we want you to ride this wave with us.
2. We want you to be you. Too often, companies tell you about their culture and then expect you to fit it. Our culture is built from the people who work here. We want you to feel safe to be who you are, take risks, and show us what you’ve got.
3. It’s your world. We know you have a life. We want to be part of it, but not all of it. At Parallels, we’re serious about empowering people to work when, how, and where they want. Couch? Sweatpants? Cool with us. We believe that happy employees mean happy customers. That’s why we hire amazing people and get out of their way.

Sound good so far? Awesome. Let’s talk more about the role and see if we’re destined to be together.

THE ROLE:

• Join us to build high-quality native experiences for macOS using Swift and C++
• Drive the development of new product capabilities and improve existing functionality across key parts of the application
• Solve technically challenging problems related to architecture, performance, stability, and maintainability
• Work in a mixed-language environment and contribute to seamless integration between modern Swift code and existing C++ components
• Help modernize and strengthen a mature codebase through thoughtful refactoring and engineering improvements
• Investigate and resolve complex issues affecting product quality and user experience
• Partner with cross-functional teams to turn product requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Influence engineering standards through code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

YOU:

• You have strong commercial experience with Swift and C++
• You understand how native macOS applications are built and how the platform works in practice
• You are comfortable with AppKit, Foundation, and the broader macOS development ecosystem
• You know how to design maintainable code and make sound architectural decisions
• You are confident in debugging, troubleshooting, and improving complex production systems
• You are experienced in delivering new features, refactoring legacy code, and raising overall code quality
• You understand key engineering fundamentals such as concurrency, memory management, and performance
• You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and take ownership of what you build
• You are proactive, self-driven, and focused on delivering results

Nice to have:

• Objective-C / Objective-C++ background
• Experience with testing practices and automated test coverage
• Experience with distributed or client-server systems
• Familiarity with development workflows based on Git, Jira, and Confluence
• Experience with CI/CD and release engineering

Parallels: helps users leverage the best technology out there, whether it’s Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, iOS, Android, or the cloud.

What are you waiting for? Apply now! We can’t wait to meet you.

(FYI, we’re lucky to have a lot of interest and we so appreciate your application, though please note that we’ll only contact you if you’ve been selected for an interview.) 

About Parallels

Parallels is a top VDI/EUC product helping businesses since 1999. Whether it’s desktop or cloud, on-prem or hybrid, Parallels has a solution to help your company optimize the speed and security of your work environment at an affordable price.
 
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Total Compensation Range - $120,000 CAD - $1350,000 CAD