Desktop Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Desktop Engineer to build and maintain cross-platform Electron applications. This role focuses on creating messaging solutions, real-time collaboration tools, AI-powered features, backend integrations, and ensuring desktop performance and stability.

Key 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 core 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 efficiently.
• Optimize application startup time, memory usage, and runtime performance.
• Debug production issues to maintain high stability across MacOS and Windows environments.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience with production Electron applications.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
• In-depth knowledge of 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 packaging.
• Familiarity with local storage technologies like SQLite or IndexedDB.
• Strong debugging and performance profiling skills for macOS and Windows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building chat, messaging, or collaboration applications.
• Skill in Electron auto-updates, code signing, and application distribution.
• Knowledge of integrating LLM APIs, AI agents, or streaming AI responses.