Desktop Application Developer

Toptal is a network of the world’s top 3% of software engineering, design, and finance talent – available on demand to help companies accelerate, adapt, and scale. With $100+ million in annual revenue and triple-digit growth, Toptal is the largest fully distributed workforce in the world.

As a Desktop Application Developer, you’ll be working on various desktop applications that we’ve developed; one of these applications is Top Tracker - the most innovative and flexible time-tracking software in the world. We use C++ as our main language for creating desktop applications. While being powerful and flexible, it allows us to control the applications at the deepest level possible. We’re looking for talented C++ developers to further improve and enhance our desktop products.

* Build cross-platform desktop client features and infrastructure. * Full life cycle development of software products. * Identify bottlenecks and bugs and devise elegant solutions. * Making strategic technical decisions related to new products and functionalities. * Onboarding and mentoring new team members.

* You must have a solid grasp of object-oriented programming, automated software testing, databases, development, and testing methodologies. * Background in cross-platform application development. * Solid understanding of Qt 5. * Good in desktop development on, at least, one of the following platforms: Windows 7+, OS X 10.8+, Linux (Ubuntu 12.04+, Fedora 22+) and deep knowledge of underlying native API (WinAPI, Cocoa/Carbon, X11, GTK). * Great experience with, at least, one of the most common compiler toolsets (GCC, CLang, Visual C) is a must. * Substantial experience in C++11/14. * Ability to come up with simple solutions without hacking and overcomplicating. * Take smart risks and champion new ideas. * Be comfortable with iterative and incremental development. * Be willing to help your teammates, share your knowledge with them, and learn from them * Be open to receiving feedback. * You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do.