C++ Software Engineer III (Remote - Canada)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Rakuten Kobo Inc. We are currently looking for a C++ Software Engineer III in Canada.

In this role, you’ll work at the forefront of eReader innovation, building and enhancing some of the most advanced devices in the market. You’ll join a highly skilled Agile development team, contributing to product design, implementation, and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to grow into a leadership role within months, influencing technical direction and mentoring others. You’ll collaborate closely with peers across engineering disciplines, ensuring code quality, reliability, and a smooth user experience. Your contributions will have a direct impact on how millions of people worldwide enjoy reading.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and test new functionality for eReader devices in an Agile environment.
• Refactor and improve existing codebases to enhance design, quality, and maintainability.
• Debug and resolve defects identified by QA or end users.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on peer code submissions.
• Estimate development effort for upcoming work to support planning activities.
• Collaborate with the team on process improvements, coding standards, and best practices.
• Share expertise with team members, fostering continuous learning and growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a developer in an Agile development environment.
• Strong software design skills, including object-oriented principles, design patterns, and trade-off analysis.
• Proficiency in C++11 or newer, following modern development best practices.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces with Qt or similar libraries.
• Embedded development experience, preferably on Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with multi-threaded application development and web technologies (JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTTP).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Bonus points for experience with GCC, ARM toolchains, shell scripting, automated testing frameworks (Google Test, dependency injection, UI testing, TDD), EPUB format, EInk screens, or SQLite.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid remote work environment.
• Full benefits starting from day one.
• Competitive salary with performance-based annual bonuses, stock options, and RRSP matching (3%).
• Unlimited sick days, paid volunteer days, and maternity/paternity leave top-up.
• Monthly commuting allowance for hybrid workers and subsidized in-office lunches.
• Lifestyle spending account and professional development budget.
• Free eReader device plus a weekly e-book or audiobook.
• Regular internal learning sessions, including weekly tech university events.
• Dog-friendly office and supportive, collaborative culture.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!

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