Desktop Engineer, Electron Applications, Artificial Intelligence

Next Step Systems - National IT Recruiting Firm

. Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron, TypeScript and React .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining cross-platform desktop applications using Electron, TypeScript, and React, with a strong focus on real-time collaboration and performance optimization. Proficient in integrating backend APIs and managing application state across macOS and Windows environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electron Application DevelopmentJavaScript ProficiencyTypeScript ProficiencyReact DevelopmentREST API Integration

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Hard Skills

ElectronTypeScriptReactJavaScriptWebSocketsSQLiteIndexedDBDebuggingPerformance ProfilingApplication Packaging

Tools & Technologies

MacOSWindowsLocal StorageReal-Time CollaborationAI-Powered Features

Industry Keywords

Cross-Platform ApplicationsMessaging InterfacesApplication State ManagementProduction StabilityCoding Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ElectronJavaScriptMacOSReactSQLiteTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron, TypeScript and React
Develop interfaces for messaging, real-time collaboration and AI-powered features
Implement file system access, notifications, auto-updates and deep linking
Integrate backend APIs and WebSockets for real-time messaging, presence and streaming responses
Manage local storage, application state and message history
Optimize application startup time, memory usage and runtime performance
Debug production issues and maintain application stability across macOS and Windows

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of software engineering experience, including building production Electron applications
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript and React
Experience with Electron architecture, main and renderer processes, and IPC communication
Experience integrating REST APIs, WebSockets and real-time data updates
Understanding of desktop application lifecycle, native MacOS integrations and application packaging
Experience with local storage technologies such as SQLite, IndexedDB or file systems
Strong debugging and performance profiling skills across macOS and Windows
Must be residing in the United States and able to prove US residency
Must be willing to take a 60-minute coding assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Savings Plan Options
PTO