About the role

Software Developer (C++) Co-op at Shift involved in designing and implementing features for the Chromium project. Collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality code in an open-source environment.

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing new features.
Collaborating in design discussions.
Diagnosing and resolving bugs.
Supporting cross-team collaboration, integration, and guidance.
Reviewing code written by teammates.
Testing changes to our software to ensure a high level of quality.
At the end of your co-op: you are a fully contributing member of the development team.
You know our product inside and out and feel comfortable navigating the source code alongside your team.
You contribute to design discussions and help shape new initiatives.
You have taken ownership of a project/feature.

C++ experience through projects, work experience, or school courses.
Having taken several C++ technical electives at your school.
A solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
Deeply independent and comfortable exploring large codebases.
Ability to take ownership of and problem-solve your way through complex tasks.
Passion for writing maintainable code.
A positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
Comfortable with version control systems and code review.
Samples demonstrating clean, well-commented, fully working code.
Demonstrated C++ skills through personal, open-source, or professional projects beyond coursework.
Real-world development experience in a non-academic setting.
Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Expertise using debugging tools (e.g. Visual Studio debugger, Chrome DevTools).
Experience working with very large codebases.
Experience working with Chromium or other open-source projects.
Enthusiasm in web browsing and browser technology.