Desktop Platform Engineer (Electron/Chromium)

Autodesk; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Software Engineer to help build a new Electron- and Chromium-based desktop platform for Autodesk web applications. You will work as an individual contributor, developing Electron features, configuring Chromium, and integrating with Windows OS components.

You will collaborate with senior engineers to deepen expertise in Electron, Chromium, Node.js, Windows, and desktop platform engineering while delivering production-ready functionality in a hybrid Sheffield-based role.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in CS or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ year of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience developing with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Node.js and modern web application technologies.
• Understanding of source control, testing, debugging, and code review.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Electron-based features in the main process, preload, and renderer integration.
• Work with Chromium configuration and desktop OS integrations.
• Collaborate on Windows desktop integration and native functionality.
• Investigate issues, write tests, and contribute to automated quality practices.
• Apply Electron security best practices and secure IPC patterns.
• Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Document technical implementations for knowledge sharing.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

Electron

Chromium

Git

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Electron

Chromium

Windows APIs

Git

Job description

Autodesk is seeking a Software Engineer to help build a new Electron- and Chromium-based desktop platform for Autodesk web applications. You will work as an individual contributor, developing Electron features, configuring Chromium, and integrating with Windows OS components.

You will collaborate with senior engineers to deepen expertise in Electron, Chromium, Node.js, Windows, and desktop platform engineering while delivering production-ready functionality in a hybrid Sheffield-based role.