UI Desktop Engineer

Cisco

. Design, build, and maintain the Circuit Desktop application for macOS and Windows using Electron or Tauri with an Angular/TypeScript UI .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesJunior💰 $115,800 - $163,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining cross-platform desktop applications using Electron or Tauri, with a strong focus on Angular, TypeScript, and Node.js. Proficient in implementing secure IPC communication, accessibility standards, and deploying services on Google Cloud Platform.

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Electron Application DevelopmentAngular v10+ ProficiencyNode.js IntegrationGoogle Cloud Platform DeploymentCross-Platform Packaging Management

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Hard Skills

TypeScriptJavaScriptIPC CommunicationAccessibility StandardsFigma Design TranslationCode SigningAuto-Update MechanismsSQLiteIndexedDBAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitDockerGitHub ActionsCI/CDTauri

Industry Keywords

Desktop ApplicationsCross-Platform DevelopmentAI ApplicationsWCAG StandardsUser Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularCloudDockerElectronGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptMacOSNode.jsObjective-CSQLiteSwiftTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain the Circuit Desktop application for macOS and Windows using Electron or Tauri with an Angular/TypeScript UI
Implement system tray, native notifications, file system access, deep linking, global shortcuts, and always-on ambient presence
Architect secure IPC communication between renderer and main processes with context isolation and sandboxing
Build responsive AI-driven interfaces for chat, agents, and streaming responses from Figma designs and UX frameworks
Integrate REST APIs and Node.js services while reusing Circuit’s web design system
Own cross-platform build pipelines and installers, including DMG/PKG for macOS and MSI/NSIS for Windows
Manage code signing, macOS notarization, hardened runtime, and differential auto-updates
Integrate native modules and optimize startup time, memory, and CPU usage
Debug native crashes and manage large local state using SQLite/IndexedDB
Deploy supporting services on Google Cloud Platform
Contribute to a multi-platform CI/CD matrix
Collaborate with designers, backend, platform, and quality engineers in an Agile team
Participate in design reviews and help scope feasible work
Build maintainable, theme-aware interfaces using shared component libraries and design tokens
Implement WCAG 2.2 AA patterns for dynamic AI interfaces
Apply usability testing and end-user feedback to implementation
Build human-AI interaction patterns for streaming rendering, loading/error states, recovery flows, trust, and comprehension

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years, Master’s degree with 4+ years, or PhD with 1+ year of experience in Computer Science or a related technical field
Proficiency in Angular v10+, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Node.js
Experience translating Figma designs into scalable, component-based UIs using formal design systems
Proven ability to build and ship secure production desktop applications for macOS and Windows using Electron or Tauri
Deep knowledge of application lifecycles, IPC, and security best practices
Experience managing cross-platform packaging, code signing, and auto-update mechanisms
Practical experience deploying and running services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proficiency in Git and Agile methodologies
Experience implementing advanced accessibility standards for dynamic, real-time web UIs
Preferred: experience building web-based or desktop AI applications, including LLM/chatbot/agent interfaces, streaming responses, and WebSockets
Preferred: proficiency writing native modules with Swift/Objective-C, C++/C#, and Win32 APIs
Preferred: experience with performance profiling, multi-platform CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Docker, SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem storage, OS-level accessibility APIs, and desktop accessibility/WCAG standards
Strong problem-solving and effective communication skills
Proven track record of hands-on ownership of complex features and projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Eligibility for Cisco restricted stock unit grants
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Incentive compensation for sales roles, subject to applicable Cisco plans