Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (AI): Building and maintaining a cross-platform desktop AI chat application with an accent on Electron-based architecture, real-time performance, and production reliability. Focus on optimizing startup time, managing complex local state, and implementing native desktop integrations for an AI-powered task completion system.

Location: Must be based in or able to work in Palo Alto, California

Company

A builder of proactive AI chat applications focused on persistent context, real-world task completion, and long-running workflows.

What you will do

• Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron and TypeScript.
• Design responsive UIs and integrate AI-powered features via backend APIs.
• Optimize production application performance, including memory usage and startup time.
• Implement native desktop functionalities such as auto-updates, deep linking, and file system access.
• Manage large local datasets and real-time state updates.
• Ensure platform stability across macOS and Windows environments.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software engineering and production Electron development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with React or equivalent UI frameworks.
• Solid understanding of the desktop application lifecycle and IPC communication.
• Working knowledge of local storage solutions like SQLite, IndexedDB, or file systems.
• Experience with real-time transport mechanisms like WebSockets.

Hiring process

• Evaluation by technical team members.
• 3 to 4 virtual or onsite interviews.
• Prompt decision-making process with a focus on transparency.