C++ Software Engineer (Remote/Anywhere) at Collabora

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software, Open Source, Productivity SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Large scale C++ development experience, on projects of > 1 million lines of code
LibreOffice development experience required
Excellent code reading skills
Office Suite, file format and binary file format reverse engineering experience a plus
Good interpersonal skills, along with knowledge of open source development methodologies and good standing in the open source community
Significant demonstrable contributions to components in the open source ecosystem
BS/BA or extensive experience in the role of Software Engineer
Experience of unit testing
Cross-platform aware, deep knowledge of either Linux, MS Windows, or OSX, and some knowledge of one more platform (Cygwin knowledge helpful if MS Windows is the core skill)
Experience with Android, iOS or another mobile operating system a bonus
Casual scripting in Perl / Python / BASH or other language(s)
Version control systems – ideally knowledge of git
Highly self motivated, reliable with a demonstrable passion for Open Source and the office domain
Able to work from home office, managing own time effectively
Self learning skill to get sufficient knowledge of Collabora's services, business model, project delivery lifecycle and other related technical domains
Good interpersonal skills
Winsome presentation skills appreciated
Good English language skills (both verbal and written); German language skills a bonus
Ability to work and communicate in an online distributed environment
Understanding client needs and reconciling time constraints, available technologies and resources and open source best practices
Ability to work in a global context with clients and engineers spanning continents
Knowledge of customers’ organization, management, product, target market, applications and decision making internal process

Responsibilities

Root cause analysis and fixing of document interoperability issues
Analysing client problems, designing, and implementing solutions leveraging open source technologies and communicating the solutions in a compelling fashion
Annual conference attendance to present progress made to the Open Source community
Self starting analysis of limited project descriptions, ability to break complex tasks down into smaller deliverables, execute and report progress against these
Assistance in estimation of project costs
Implementation of features based on unclear customer input to exceed their expectations
Communication with the community, other team members, and customers using mailing lists, chats, phone and video conference
Capacity to travel a few times per year worldwide
Reliable and timely delivery of quality solutions to clients and internal customers
Development of strong relationships with key personnel, decision makers and customers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

C++C++17Open SourceLibreOfficeOpen Document FormatOpenXMLMicrosoft binary formatsRoot cause analysisDocument interoperability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is remote and can be worked from anywhere.

What technical skills are required for this role?

Required skills include large scale C++ development experience on projects over 1 million lines of code, LibreOffice development experience, excellent code reading skills, cross-platform knowledge of Linux, MS Windows, or OSX, and experience with version control systems like git.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What personal qualities make a strong candidate?

Strong candidates are highly self-motivated, reliable, with a passion for Open Source and the office domain, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently from limited project descriptions.

Does the role involve travel?

Yes, the role requires capacity to travel a few times per year worldwide.

Collabora

Consultancy for Open Source software solutions

About Collabora

Collabora specializes in helping businesses utilize Open Source software effectively. They assist clients in developing tailored solutions, whether it involves writing code or creating long-term software strategies. By leveraging community-driven Open Source projects and reusing existing components, Collabora helps clients speed up their product development and enhance their unique offerings. Founded in 2005, the company has been a leader in Open Source technology, contributing to major projects like the Linux Kernel and LibreOffice, which are used in millions of devices globally. Their team of nearly 100 engineers and developers are passionate Open Source contributors, dedicated to both client projects and community involvement. Collabora's goal is to guide organizations in adopting Open Source technologies and methodologies, ensuring they can thrive in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

Cambridge, United KingdomHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Increased competition from Red Hat and Canonical in open-source consultancy.

Potential challenges in AI and IoT sectors due to investments by Google and Amazon.

Over-reliance on partnerships with hardware companies like MediaTek and Renesas.

Differentiation

Collabora specializes in open-source software for automotive, OEM, silicon, and digital TV industries.

The company has nearly 100 engineers who are active open-source contributors globally.

Collabora offers comprehensive services from planning to training in open-source projects.

Upsides

Collabora's collaboration with MediaTek enhances its position in the growing IoT market.

The DRM-CI pipeline boosts Collabora's capabilities in high-performance graphics testing.

NVK graphics driver conformance with Vulkan 1.0 strengthens Collabora's gaming industry position.

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