Software Engineer, Desktop
RemoteSingapore
SingaporeRemoteFull TimeStartup
Full TimeStartup
Job Summary
Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron, focusing on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production environments. Design responsive UIs for real-time collaboration and implement native features like file system access, auto-updates, and deep linking. Integrate AI-powered chat and agent features via backend APIs while optimizing startup time and memory usage. Manage large local state and message history efficiently, ensuring smooth real-time updates across macOS and Windows. Profile and reduce Electron overhead to maintain stability in long-running workflows.
Required Qualifications
- 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
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