Frontend Desktop Engineer

remote work; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether seeks a frontend-focused developer to build Keet Desktop, a cross-platform P2P communication app using React and TypeScript. You will implement UI/UX, optimize performance, and contribute to decentralized communication.

You will collaborate with a fully remote, distributed team, participate in code reviews, and write modular, well-tested code. Experience with React/TS and state management is essential, with interest in P2P systems a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience building frontend features with React or Preact in production.
• Strong TypeScript skills and modern JavaScript practices.
• Ability to write modular, well-tested code and participate in reviews.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, etc.).
• Interest in P2P technologies or distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Keet Desktop across macOS, Windows, and Linux using React and TypeScript.
• Implement UI/UX features and optimize performance and memory usage.
• Collaborate with a remote, distributed team and communicate updates clearly.
• Write modular, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
• Work with P2P technologies and the Pear runtime to support decentralized communication.

Skills

Frontend development

TypeScript

UI/UX implementation

Debugging & testing

Distributed systems interest

Tools

React

Redux

Zustand

Pear runtime

P2P technologies

Job description

About the role

The role focuses on developing and maintaining Keet Desktop, a cross-platform P2P communications app built with React and running on the Pear runtime. You will work on UI/UX implementation, performance optimization, and contribute to the future of decentralized communication at Tether.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain Keet Desktop across macOS, Windows, and Linux using React and TypeScript
• Implement UI/UX features and optimize performance and memory usage
• Collaborate with a remote, distributed team and communicate updates clearly
• Write modular, well tested code and participate in code reviews
• Work with P2P technologies and the Pear runtime to support decentralized communication

What they're looking for

• Proven experience with React or Preact and modern JavaScript/TypeScript in production
• Strong state management knowledge (Redux, Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or similar)
• Ability to write modular, maintainable, and well tested code
• Solid debugging and testing abilities for frontend applications
• Interest or experience with P2P technologies or distributed systems

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states Remote (Nigeria) but does not specify timezone requirements. Confirm timezone expectations before interviewing.
• Remote work from Nigeria is indicated, but the listing does not specify contractor vs employee status. Confirm during interview.
• Pay currency or range is not stated; confirm compensation details during interview process.