Software Engineer (Rust / C++), Desktop

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Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in back-end software development.
• Proficiency in Rust and C++.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Experience with Mercurial or Git and version control workflows.
• Performance optimization techniques and addressing system bottlenecks.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and web technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a geographically distributed team.
• Respect for diverse perspectives in the team.
• Proven ability to deliver complex software projects.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve the back-end codebase of the Thunderbird application.
• Code feature improvements across calendar and mail components.
• Implement and refactor mail protocols, converting legacy code to Rust and C++.
• Develop tests to assess operational performance and address bottlenecks.
• Build prototypes and tackle complex problems collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Engage in technical decision-making and conduct code reviews.
• Debug and enhance overall code quality and user experience.
• Take ownership of projects and drive improvements in architecture.
• Share responsibility for codebase management and ensure project standards.