Staff Software Developer C++

Parallels International GmbH

$120K — $135K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong commercial experience with Swift and C++
  • Understanding of macOS application architecture
  • Familiarity with AppKit, Foundation, and macOS development ecosystem
  • Ability to design maintainable code and make sound architectural decisions
  • Experience in debugging and improving production systems
  • Proven experience in delivering new features and refactoring legacy code
  • Knowledge of engineering fundamentals like concurrency and memory management

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality native experiences for macOS using Swift and C++
  • Drive new product capabilities and enhance existing functionalities
  • Solve architecture, performance, stability, and maintainability challenges
  • Integrate modern Swift code with existing C++ components
  • Refactor and modernize a mature codebase
  • Investigate and resolve complex product quality issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions
  • Influence engineering standards through code reviews and ongoing improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Work within a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement
  • Be part of a company that values innovative technology
  • Contribute to meaningful projects with a global user base
  • Flexible work arrangements and supportive workplace culture
Full Job Description
Staff macOS Swift/C++ Software DeveloperParallels has an immediate opening for this role

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.)

Total Compensation Range - $120,000 CAD - $1350,000 CAD

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