Staff Desktop Architect - Electron & Slack Platform

Slack; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-off programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Slack is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their Desktop team, focusing on the Desktop Framework that powers the Slack desktop client. Your responsibilities will include leading cross-functional initiatives, contributing to architectural decisions, and mentoring fellow engineers. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in client-side development with React and TypeScript, as well as deep experience with Chromium.

You will collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and developer productivity, ensuring a seamless Slack experience across platforms. This role offers a range of competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience writing client-side code for modern web applications.
• Experience in a large-scale, shared codebase.
• Exceptional communication skills linking technical infrastructure to company goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to increase developer productivity and system stability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for new product features.
• Mentor engineers and create a safe space for learning.

Skills

Client-side code (React + TypeScript)

Deep Chromium experience

Performance profiling and debugging

Mentoring and team leadership

Collaborative problem solving

Job description

Slack is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their Desktop team, focusing on the Desktop Framework that powers the Slack desktop client. Your responsibilities will include leading cross-functional initiatives, contributing to architectural decisions, and mentoring fellow engineers. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in client-side development with React and TypeScript, as well as deep experience with Chromium.

You will collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and developer productivity, ensuring a seamless Slack experience across platforms. This role offers a range of competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.