Software Engineer, Desktop
Bjak
Bjak is hiring a Desktop Software Engineer to build the interface layer of an AI assistant used by millions. You'll work on real applications that millions rely on daily, shipping code that directly impacts user experience. This is a solid early-career role if you want hands-on experience with production systems and AI integration.
Your day-to-day work involves building and maintaining cross-platform desktop applications using Electron. You'll design responsive UIs for real-time collaboration, implement desktop-specific features like file system access and native notifications, and integrate AI-powered capabilities through backend APIs. Performance matters here—you'll optimize startup times and ensure reliability in production environments handling complex, multi-step workflows.
This role fits you if you have a foundation in JavaScript or TypeScript, understand how to build performant user interfaces, and want to see your work scale. Computer science or engineering backgrounds help, but what matters is shipping code. If you have a portfolio showing desktop or web applications, bring it.
Ready to apply. Submit your resume and portfolio link through CareerJumpShip. Mention your experience with Electron, React, or similar frameworks if you have it.
About this role
About A1 There are over 5 billion users using basic applications today such email, notes, tasks that are not AI-native. Our mission is to build a proactive smart assistant for everyday users to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, organising and workflows, with minimal prompting. Our product focuses on achieving high reliability for long-running workflows, persistent context, and real-world task completion. The system must handle multi-step reasoning, interact with external tools, and remain reliable despite non-deterministic model behavior. Our objective is to help users complete tasks daily enjoyable with over ~90%* reduced time. Role You will own how this system behaves on desktop environments. Your work focuses on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production desktop applications. Focus Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron. Design responsive and scalable UIs for real-time collaboration. Implement desktop-specific functionality including file system access, native notifications, auto-updates, and deep linking. Integrate AI-powered features (chat, agents, AI assistance) via backend APIs. Optimize startup time, memory usage, and runtime performance. Profile and reduce Electron overhead. Manage large local state and message history efficiently. Ensure smooth real-time updates (messages, typing indicators, presence). Maintain stability across macOS and Windows environments. Ideal Experiences Proven software engineering experience. Hands-on experience building production Electron applications. Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript. Experience with React or similar UI frameworks. Solid understanding of the desktop application lifecycle. Experience with IPC communication. Experience working with local storage (SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem). Experience with WebSockets or other real-time transport mechanisms. Strong debugging and performance profiling skills. Familiarity with native OS behaviors on macOS or Windows. Tech Stack Electron Node.js Typescript SQl & noSQL How We Work The best products today in the world were built by small, world class teams. We are a high talent density and hands-on team. We make decisions collectively, move at rapid speed, striking a balance between shipping high quality work and learning. Joining our team requires the ability to bring structure, exercise judgment, and execute independently. Our goal is to put in hands of our users a truly magical product Interview process If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach to schedule 3, but no more than 4 interviews. Applications are evaluated by our technical team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite. We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. If you've demonstrated the exceptional skills and mindset we're looking for, we'll extend an offer to join us. This isn't just a job offer; it's an invitation to be part of a team that's bringing AI to have practical benefits to billions globally. Originally posted on Himalayas
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