Software Engineer, Desktop (Electron)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Desktop (Electron): Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications for a proactive AI chat app with an accent on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production environments. Focus on designing responsive UIs, implementing desktop-specific functionality, and optimizing resource usage across macOS and Windows.

Location: Remote (United Kingdom)

Company

hirify.global's AI Engineering A1 team is building a proactive AI chat app focused on high reliability for long-running workflows, persistent context, and real-world task completion.

What you will do

• 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 like chat, agents, and assistance via backend APIs.
• Optimize startup time, memory usage, runtime performance, and reduce Electron overhead.
• Manage large local state, message history, and ensure smooth real-time updates.

Requirements

• 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 desktop application lifecycle and IPC communication.
• Experience with local storage (SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem) and WebSockets or real-time transports.
• Strong debugging and performance profiling skills.
• Familiarity with native OS behaviors on macOS or Windows.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a small, high-talent-density, hands-on team making collective decisions at rapid speed.
• Balance between shipping high-quality work and continuous learning.
• Bring structure, exercise judgment, and execute independently.

Hiring process

• Applications evaluated by technical team members.
• 3-4 interviews via virtual meetings and/or onsite.
• Prompt decisions with offers for exceptional fits.