Senior Software Engineer - Desktop Platform

Description

About Jobgether

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Desktop Platform in the United States.

This role is an opportunity to help shape the future of a widely used desktop application by building and refining core components across macOS, Windows, and Linux. As a senior engineer, you’ll be instrumental in defining the technical architecture that delivers a fast, stable, and delightful experience for millions of users. You'll interface with native system APIs, lead performance initiatives, and guide internal teams on desktop tooling and development practices.

Accountabilities:

Design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure and performance systems for cross-platform desktop applications

Interface with operating system APIs to enable native functionality on macOS, Windows, and Linux

Champion code quality and maintainability across the desktop platform

Troubleshoot complex, high-impact issues using advanced debugging tools and observability frameworks

Support internal developers by maintaining a robust desktop build environment and tooling ecosystem

Lead performance optimization efforts to ensure a seamless and efficient user experience

Requirements

5+ years of experience developing large-scale, cross-platform desktop applications

Deep expertise with Electron, C++, or Rust, and familiarity with platform-specific application development (macOS or Windows)

Proven ability to debug and optimize performance issues in production environments

Strong understanding of system observability and experience leveraging monitoring tools to identify and resolve issues

Experience working within and contributing to large codebases

Bonus: Familiarity with Objective-C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Python; involvement in the Electron open-source community

Benefits

Competitive base salary: $196,000–$220,500 (based on experience and location)

Equity options for long-term incentives

Fully remote work flexibility within the U.S.

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)

Generous paid time off and company holidays

Career development opportunities and support

Work on impactful, high-scale projects reaching hundreds of millions of users

Jobgether Hiring Process Disclaimer

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.

If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!

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