Software Engineer, Desktop
RemoteUnited States
United StatesRemoteFull TimeStartup
Full TimeStartup
Job Summary
Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron, focusing on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production. Design responsive UIs for collaboration, implement native features like file system access and auto-updates, and integrate AI-powered chat agents via backend APIs. Optimize startup time and memory usage while managing large local state and ensuring smooth real-time updates across macOS and Windows. Profile Electron overhead and maintain stability through rigorous debugging and performance profiling.
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
- Ability to bring structure, exercise judgment, and execute independently
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