Staff Software Developer C++

COREL

5h • Remote

About The Position

Parallels is seeking an experienced Staff macOS Swift/C++ Software Developer to join their team. The company aims to revolutionize productivity by enabling anytime, anywhere, any-device access. This role involves building high-quality native macOS experiences using Swift and C++, driving the development of new product capabilities, and enhancing existing functionality. The successful candidate will tackle challenging problems related to architecture, performance, stability, and maintainability, working in a mixed-language environment to integrate modern Swift with existing C++ components. Responsibilities also include modernizing the codebase through refactoring, resolving complex issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and influencing engineering standards. Parallels fosters a culture that values individual contributions, offers flexibility, and empowers employees to work when, how, and where they want.

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with Swift and C++
• Understand how native macOS applications are built and how the platform works in practice
• Comfortable with AppKit, Foundation, and the broader macOS development ecosystem
• Know how to design maintainable code and make sound architectural decisions
• Confident in debugging, troubleshooting, and improving complex production systems
• Experienced in delivering new features, refactoring legacy code, and raising overall code quality
• Understand key engineering fundamentals such as concurrency, memory management, and performance
• Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and take ownership of what you build
• Proactive, self-driven, and focused on delivering results

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees