Senior Software Developer

Parallels; United States; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallels is seeking an experienced Senior macOS Swift Software Developer to help shape the next generation of Parallels Desktop products. You will build high-quality native GUI experiences in Swift and collaborate with UI/UX designers and Product Managers to deliver new features.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into solid technical solutions, lead debugging of complex issues, and refactor legacy code to improve maintainability and performance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Swift and SwiftUI on macOS.
• Strong knowledge of macOS frameworks like AppKit, Cocoa, and Foundation.
• Deep understanding of Swift concurrency (async/await, actors).
• Experience delivering new features with high code quality.
• Familiarity with Objective-C.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• B.Sc. or equivalent in CS.
• Nice to have: C++/Obj-C++ interop.
• Nice to have: client-server app experience.
• Nice to have: Git, Jira, Confluence familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality native GUI experiences for Parallels Desktop products using Swift.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers and Product Managers to design and deliver new features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into solid technical solutions.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues affecting product quality and user experience.
• Support and improve existing functionality, including thoughtful refactoring of the legacy codebase.
• Contribute to engineering standards through code reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Swift

SwiftUI

AppKit

Combine

Cocoa

Foundation

Async/await

Objective-C

Debugging

Code quality

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Push the boundaries of tech. In your sweatpants.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior macOS Swift Software Developer to help us change the way the world works, with Parallels: anytime, anywhere, any-device productivity. Here, you’ll develop cutting edge graphics virtualization technology with our Parallels team.

The top creative and technical minds could work anywhere.So why are so many of them choosing Corel? Here are three reasons:

• This is the moment.It’s an exciting time at Corel, with new leadership, a refreshed brand, and a whole new approach to changing the way the world works. We’re at the forefront of a movement, and we want you to ride this wave with us.
• We want you to be you.Too often, companies tell you about their culture and then expect you to fit it. Our culture is built from the people who work here. We want you to feel safe to be who you are, take risks, and show us what you’ve got.
• It’s your world.We know you have a life. We want to be part of it, but not all of it. At Corel, we’re serious about empowering people to work when, how, and where they want. Couch? Sweatpants? Cool with us. We believe that happy employees mean happy customers. That’s why we hire amazing people and get out of their way.

Sound good so far? Awesome. Let’s talk more about this role and see if we’re destined to be together.

Senior macOS Swift Software Developer

The Role

• Build high-quality native GUI experiences for Parallels Desktop products using Swift
• Work closely with UI/UX designers and Product Managers to design and deliver new features
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into solid technical solutions
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues affecting product quality and user experience
• Support and improve existing functionality, including thoughtful refactoring of the legacy codebase
• Contribute to engineering standards through code reviews and technical discussions

You

• Strong commercial experience with Swift and SwiftUI
• Comfortable with macOS frameworks including AppKit, Combine, Cocoa, and Foundation
• Deep understanding of Swift concurrency - async/await, actors, structured concurrency
• Solid knowledge of how native macOS applications are built and how the platform works in practice
• Ability to design maintainable code and make sound architectural decisions
• Confident in debugging, troubleshooting, and improving complex production systems
• Experienced in delivering new features and raising overall code quality
• Good understanding of modern Objective-C
• Clear communication, effective collaboration, and ownership of what you build
• Proactive, self-driven, result-oriented, and eager to share knowledge with the team
• B.Sc. or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field

Nice to Have

• Experience with C++ or Objective-C++, particularly SwiftC++ interop
• Experience with client-server application development
• Experience with testing practices and automated test coverage
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, and Confluence

US:

• Parallels is an award-winning solution that helps users leverage the best technology out there, whether it’s Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, iOS, Android, or the cloud.

• We have millions of users and decades of innovation under our belts.

• We offer a fully remote workspace – and we mean it. There is no pressure to work in an office whatsoever.

• We have flexible work arrangements and locations to suit your style.

• Hours are flexible, too! You’ve worked hard to build your life, and we don’t want you to give it up for work.

• Our team is growing fast, and there’s a tonof energy and a lot of really smart, motivated, fun people ready to welcome you in.

(FYI, we’re lucky to have a lot of interest and we soappreciate your application, though please note that we’ll only contact you if you’ve been selected for an interview.)

About Parallels

Parallels is a top VDI/EUC product helping businesses since 1999. Whether it's desktop or cloud, on-prem or hybrid, Parallels delivers speed, security, and affordability for the modern work environment.

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