Software Engineer, Desktop

Protingent; Washington; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Software Engineer, Desktop for a fully remote role. You will own how a real-time desktop system behaves, focusing on reliability, performance, and cross‑platform support.

You will build with Electron, JavaScript, and TypeScript, collaborating with UI frameworks like React, and optimize startup time, memory, and IPC pathways. The position is direct hire and remote across the United States.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 (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.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

IPC communication

Tools

Electron

Node.js

SQL

noSQL

Job description

Job Title

Software Engineer, Desktop

Position Overview

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Software Engineer, Desktop position with our client that is fully remote.

Job Description

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

Job 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 (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.

Job Qualifications

• 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.

Must Have

• Electron
• Node.js
• TypeScript
• SQL and noSQL

Job Details

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Range: Market Rate
• Location: Fully Remote

Company Overview

Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.