Software Engineer, Desktop

A1; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A1 in Palo Alto is seeking a skilled software engineer to build and maintain cross‑platform desktop applications using Electron, with a relentless focus on reliability and performance.

You will implement desktop‑specific features and integrate AI‑powered capabilities via backend APIs, collaborating with teams in TypeScript, React, Node.js, and related technologies to deliver fast, robust user experiences. This role is on site at our California office.

Qualifications

• Production Electron applications experience.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and React.
• Experience with local storage, real-time transport mechanisms, and OS-specific behaviours on macOS and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron with focus on reliability and performance.

Skills

Electron

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node.js

IPC Communication

WebSockets

Performance Profiling

Local Storage

macOS

Windows

UI Design

API Integration

SQL

NoSQL

Desktop Application Lifecycle

Real-time Transport

OS-specific Behaviors

Job description

The role involves building and maintaining cross-platform desktop applications using Electron with a focus on reliability and performance. You will implement desktop-specific features and integrate AI-powered capabilities via backend APIs.

Requirements:

Candidates need proven software engineering experience with production Electron applications and proficiency in TypeScript and React. Experience with local storage, real-time transport mechanisms, and OS-specific behaviours on macOS and Windows is required.

Key Skills:

Electron, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, SQL, NoSQL, IPC Communication, WebSockets, Performance Profiling, Desktop Application Lifecycle, Local Storage, macOS, Windows, UI Design, API Integration