UI Software Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)

Parfera; Canada; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parfera is seeking a passionate UI Software Engineer to join their team and work on a cross-platform desktop application. As an early team member, you will have a significant impact on the product's architecture and user experience, collaborating closely with the CTO. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to shape a flagship product in a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote-friendly culture

Path to full-time employment with equity upside

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building high-quality user interfaces for desktop or web platforms.
• Hands-on experience with multi-platform frameworks.
• Familiarity with native system APIs on Windows/macOS/Linux.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop a native-feeling desktop application across platforms.
• Design and develop modular, reusable UI components.
• Manage the front-end lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment.

Skills

UI architecture patterns

React

Vue

TypeScript

Figma

Tools

Electron

Flutter

Tauri

Qt

Job description

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We're seeking a passionate UI Software Engineer to join the development of our cross-platform desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. As an early team member, you'll significantly impact the product's architecture and user experience, working directly with the CTO to bring our vision to life.

Expected time commitment of 45 - 60 hours per week

Starting annual compensation range of $100,000 USD to $120,000 USD

What You’ll Do

·Architect & Develop: Build a native-feeling desktop application across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

·UI Components: Design and develop modular, reusable UI components using modern web technologies (React, Vue, TypeScript, etc.).

·Design Implementation: Translate high-fidelity designs (Figma) into pixel-perfect, responsive, and performant UIs.

·OS Integration: Ensure seamless integration with OS-level APIs and native system behaviors across platforms.

·Lifecycle Ownership: Manage the front-end lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, and long-term support.

·Quality Assurance: Prioritize software quality, performance, and usability—automate where possible and implement necessary testing.

·Collaboration: Work closely with a fast-paced, agile team; take initiative and contribute across various aspects of the project.

·User Advocacy: Continuously iterate and improve based on feedback, data, and personal experience to enhance user satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

·5+ years of experience building high-quality user interfaces for desktop or web platforms.

·Hands-on experience with one or more multi-platform frameworks (e.g., Electron, Flutter, Tauri, Qt).

·Familiarity with native system APIs and integrations on Windows/macOS/Linux.

·Experience working with design tools and systems—especially Figma.

·Deep understanding of UI architecture patterns and scalable component libraries.

·Proactive, resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity, and relentlessly focused on delivering value.

·Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice to Haves

·Experience with performance optimization, memory management, or low-level system integrations.

·Background in financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, or data-heavy interfaces.

·Contributions to open source projects or a personal portfolio of relevant work.

What You’ll Get

·The chance to shape a flagship product from the ground up.

·A team that values autonomy, creativity, and speed.

·Flexible working hours and a remote-friendly culture.

·A path to full-time employment with equity upside.

·The opportunity to have a real, lasting impact in a startup poised for rapid growth.

About Parfera

Parfera is revolutionizing financial modeling with a powerful, no-code spreadsheet tool designed for investors, consultants, and executives. Our platform simplifies complex forecasting and scenario analysis, enabling users to build dynamic, error-free models faster than ever before. Tailored for critical use cases like mergers and acquisitions, product launches, and corporate strategy, Parfera offers features beyond traditional spreadsheets, including traceable data inputs, dynamic timelines, and intuitive scenario builders. (https://parfera.com/)

Ready to build something remarkable?

Apply now and show us what you’ve built. Portfolios, GitHub links, and real examples of your work are highly encouraged.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Desktop Computing Software Products

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