Desktop Application Engineer (Remote)

A5 Labs • San Jose, CA

2h • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees