Software Engineer, Desktop

About the 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.

Design

Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron.

Responsibilities

• Implement desktop-specific functionality including file system access, native notifications, auto-updates, and deep linking.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Skills

• Electron
• Node.js
• TypeScript
• SQL & NoSQL

Benefits

The best products today in the world were built by small, world class teams. We are a high talent density and hands-on team. We make decisions collectively, move at rapid speed, striking a balance between shipping high quality work and learning.

Pay

We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to individual performance and experience.

Schedule

We operate on a flexible schedule to accommodate different work styles and preferences.

Interview Process

If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach out to schedule 3, but no more than 4 interviews. Applications are evaluated by our technical team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite. We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. If you've demonstrated the exceptional skills and mindset we're looking for, we'll extend an offer to join us. This isn't just a job offer; it's an invitation to be part of a team that's bringing AI to have practical benefits to billions globally.