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Software Engineer, Desktop

Skills

Node.js

Description

Job Title: Software Engineer, Desktop
100% Remote
Full-Time Role
You will own how this system behaves on desktop environments. Your work focuses on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production desktop applications.
Focus
  • Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron.
  • Design responsive and scalable UIs for real-time collaboration.
  • Implement desktop-specific functionality including file system access, native notifications, auto-updates, and deep linking.
  • Integrate AI-powered features (chat, agents, AI assistance) via backend APIs.
  • Optimize startup time, memory usage, and runtime performance.
  • Profile and reduce Electron overhead.
  • Manage large local state and message history efficiently.
  • Ensure smooth real-time updates (messages, typing indicators, presence).
  • Maintain stability across macOS and Windows environments.
Ideal Experiences
  • Proven software engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience building production Electron applications.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Experience with React or similar UI frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of the desktop application lifecycle.
  • Experience with IPC communication.
  • Experience working with local storage (SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem).
  • Experience with WebSockets or other real-time transport mechanisms.
  • Strong debugging and performance profiling skills.
  • Familiarity with native OS behaviors on macOS or Windows.
Tech Stack
  • Electron
  • Node.js
  • Typescript
  • SQl & noSQL
Applicant Notices & Disclaimers
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