Software Engineer, Desktop

About this role

A1 is seeking a Desktop Software Engineer to build and optimize a cross-platform AI assistant application using Electron. You'll focus on desktop reliability, performance, and real-time functionality while integrating AI-powered features for everyday users.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications with Electron on macOS and Windows
• Design responsive, scalable UIs for real-time collaboration and AI interactions
• Implement desktop-specific features including file system access, notifications, auto-updates, and deep linking
• Optimize application performance including startup time, memory usage, and Electron overhead
• Manage large local state and message history efficiently with smooth real-time updates
• Integrate AI-powered features via backend APIs and ensure system stability

What they're looking for

• Electron framework and desktop application development
• JavaScript and TypeScript proficiency
• React or similar UI frameworks
• IPC communication and native OS behaviors
• Local storage solutions (SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem)
• WebSockets and real-time transport mechanisms
• Performance profiling and debugging
• Node.js and full-stack development