Software Engineer, Desktop

ActAI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ActAI is seeking a skilled desktop applications engineer to build and maintain cross‑platform apps using Electron, focusing on reliability and performance.

You will implement desktop features and integrate AI-powered capabilities through backend APIs, leveraging TypeScript, JavaScript, and React to deliver robust user experiences on macOS and Windows.

Qualifications

• Proven software engineering experience with a strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and React.
• Hands-on experience building production Electron applications and managing local storage.
• Experience with real-time transport mechanisms and IPC/WebSocket patterns.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Implement desktop-specific features and integrate AI-powered capabilities via backend APIs.
• Collaborate with design and backend teams to ensure robust, scalable desktop experiences.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

Electron

Tools

Node.js

SQL

NoSQL

IPC Communication

WebSockets

SQLite

IndexedDB

UI Design

API Integration

Job description

Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron with a focus on reliability and performance. Implement desktop-specific features and integrate AI-powered capabilities via backend APIs.

Requirements: Requires proven software engineering experience with a strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and React. Candidates must have hands-on experience building production Electron applications and managing local storage and real-time transport mechanisms.

Key Skills: Electron, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, SQL, NoSQL, IPC Communication, WebSockets, Performance Profiling, macOS, Windows, SQLite, IndexedDB, UI Design, API Integration