Desktop Software Engineer (Electron) for Real-Time AI

A1

Singapore

On-site

SGD 70,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

A1 is hiring a desktop software engineer to own the reliability, performance, and real-time behavior of our cross-platform Electron applications. You will focus on delivering robust desktop experiences, integrating AI-powered features, and ensuring smooth operation across macOS and Windows.

The role requires hands-on experience with Electron and React, plus strong skills in IPC, local storage, and real-time communication.

Qualifications

Proven software engineering experience.
Hands-on experience building production Electron applications.
Experience with React or similar UI frameworks.
Solid understanding of the desktop application lifecycle.
Experience with IPC communication.
Experience working with local storage (SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem).
Experience with WebSockets or other real-time transport mechanisms.
Strong debugging and performance profiling skills.
Familiarity with native OS behaviors on macOS or Windows.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron.
Design responsive and scalable UIs for real-time collaboration.
Implement desktop-specific functionality including file system access, native notifications, auto-updates, and deep linking.
Integrate AI-powered features via backend APIs.
Optimize startup time, memory usage, and runtime performance.
Profile and reduce Electron overhead.
Manage large local state and message history efficiently.
Maintain stability across macOS and Windows environments.