Software Engineer, Desktop

Far Coder; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bjak is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own the desktop experience of our cross-platform applications. This remote role focuses on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production Electron apps.

You will work with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Electron, optimizing startup time, memory usage, and cross-platform stability on macOS and Windows while delivering AI-assisted features via backend APIs.

Qualifications

• Production Electron applications experience required.
• Strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills with React experience.
• Familiarity with desktop app lifecycle and IPC.
• Cross‑platform desktop development on macOS/Windows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the desktop behavior of the system in production.
• Improve reliability, performance, and real-time responsiveness.
• Optimize startup time, memory usage, and runtime performance.
• Profile and reduce Electron overhead while handling large local state.

Skills

Proven software engineering experience

Electron applications

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Desktop app lifecycle

IPC communication

Local storage

WebSockets

Debugging & profiling

macOS/Windows familiarity

Tools

Electron

SQLite

IndexedDB

Filesystem

WebSockets

IPC

Job description

Bjak is hiring a remote candidate for Software Engineer, Desktop. This is a full time position. Work location: USA.

ABOUT A1

There are over 5 billion users using basic applications today such email, notes, tasks that are not AI-native. Our mission is to build a proactive smart assistant for everyday users to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, organising and workflows, with minimal prompting. Our product focuses on achieving high reliability for long-running workflows, persistent context, and real-world task completion. The system must handle multi-step reasoning, interact with external tools, and remain reliable despite non-deterministic model behavior. Our objective is to help users complete tasks daily enjoyable with over ~90%* reduced time.

ROLE

You will own how this system behaves on desktop environments. Your work focuses on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production desktop applications.

FOCUS

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 (chat, agents, AI assistance) via backend APIs. Optimize startup time, memory usage, and runtime performance. Profile and reduce Electron overhead. Manage large local state and message history efficiently. Ensure smooth real-time updates (messages, typing indicators, presence). Maintain stability across macOS and Windows environments.

IDEAL EXPERIENCES

• Proven software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience building production Electron applications.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• 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.

TECH STACK

Electron Node.js Typescript SQl & noSQL

HOW WE WORK

The best products today in the world were built by small, world class teams. We are a high talent density and hands-on team. We make decisions collectively, move at rapid speed, striking a balance between shipping high quality work and learning. Joining our team requires the ability to bring structure, exercise judgment, and execute independently. Our goal is to put in hands of our users a truly magical product

INTERVIEW PROCESS

If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach to schedule 3, but no more than 4 interviews. Applications are evaluated by our technical team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite. We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. If you've demonstrated the exceptional skills and mindset we're looking for, we'll extend an offer to join us. This isn't just a job offer; it's an invitation to be part of a team that's bringing AI to have practical benefits to billions globally. Skills required for this role include JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and related tools for day-to-day development.

Seniority level: Senior.