Desktop Application Engineer (Remote)
Job Description
Job Title: Desktop Application Engineer
Job Description: We are looking for a Desktop Application Engineer to join our architecture team.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cross-platform desktop applications, with a strong focus on application architecture, performance, stability, and long-term maintainability.
You will work closely with frontend, backend, and product teams to build high-quality desktop applications that run reliably on macOS and Windows . The ideal candidate has solid experience with JavaScript / TypeScript , a strong understanding of desktop application lifecycles, and is capable of making sound architectural decisions while collaborating effectively within a team.
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain Electron-based desktop applications for macOS and Windows .
- Maintain and optimize auto-update mechanisms, application packaging, code signing, and version management.
- Build and maintain cross-platform build pipelines (macOS / Windows ), ensuring compatibility, stability, and optimal performance.
- Write testable, maintainable, and refactor-friendly code.
- Proficiency in at least one cross-platform desktop application framework , such as Electron , Tauri , WPF , Objective-C , or Qt , with hands-on development experience.
- Familiarity with common packaging and build tools (e.g., electron-builder , Electron Forge ) and platform-specific mechanisms , including Windows installers and macOS Code Signing / Notarization .
- Solid understanding of desktop application architecture and lifecycle management .
- Practical experience developing and debugging applications on Windows and macOS .
- Experience with application security , including encryption, secure storage hardening, sandboxing, and other security techniques.
- Experience with native modules, system-level integrations, or low-level APIs , and the ability to handle cross-language or cross-platform challenges .
- Hands-on experience with performance monitoring, memory leak analysis, and crash reporting .