Software Engineer, Desktop

About this role

A1 is seeking a Desktop Software Engineer to build and optimize a cross-platform Electron application for an AI-powered smart assistant. You'll focus on desktop reliability, performance, and real-time user experiences while integrating AI features and ensuring stability across macOS and Windows.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron and Node.js
• Design responsive UIs for real-time collaboration and implement desktop-specific features like file access, notifications, and auto-updates
• Integrate AI-powered features via backend APIs and manage chat, agents, and AI assistance functionality
• Optimize startup time, memory usage, and runtime performance while profiling Electron overhead
• Handle large local state and message history efficiently with real-time updates across users
• Ensure stability and maintain native OS compatibility across macOS and Windows environments

What they're looking for

• Production Electron application development
• JavaScript and TypeScript proficiency
• React or similar UI framework experience
• Desktop application lifecycle and IPC communication knowledge
• Local storage solutions (SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem)
• WebSocket and real-time transport mechanisms
• Performance profiling and debugging
• Native OS behaviors and platform-specific development