Desktop Engineer (Electron Applications & AI)

Quick Facts

• Title: Desktop Engineer (Electron Applications & AI)
• Work model: 100% Remote (US-only)
• Assessment: 60-minute coding assessment required

Description

Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron, TypeScript, and React. Develop messaging, real-time collaboration, and AI-powered features, integrating backend APIs and WebSockets for streaming responses. Optimize performance and stability across macOS and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron, TypeScript and React
• Develop interfaces for messaging, real-time collaboration, and AI-powered features
• Implement desktop functionality including file system access, notifications, auto-updates, and deep linking
• Integrate backend APIs and WebSockets for real-time messaging, presence, and streaming responses
• Manage local storage, application state, and message history
• Optimize startup time, memory usage, and runtime performance
• Debug production issues and maintain stability across macOS and Windows

Requirements

• 3+ years of software engineering experience, including building production Electron applications
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
• Experience with Electron architecture (main/renderer processes) and IPC communication
• Experience integrating REST APIs, WebSockets, and real-time data updates
• Understanding of desktop application lifecycle, native macOS integrations, and application packaging
• Experience with local storage technologies such as SQLite, IndexedDB, or file systems
• Strong debugging and performance profiling skills across macOS and Windows
• Must be able to prove US residency
• Willing to take a 60-minute coding assessment

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Savings plan options
• PTO