Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Software Engineer, Desktop with our client that is fully remote.
Job Description: You will own how this system behaves on desktop environments. Your work focuses on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production desktop applications.
Job Responsibilities:
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.
Maintain stability across macOS and Windows environments.
Job Qualifications:
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.
Must Have:
Electron
Node.js
Typescript
SQl & noSQL
SQl & noSQL
Job Details:
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: Market Rate
Location: Fully Remote.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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Location
-, WA (Remote)
Skills
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agentsunmatched
Clean Technologiesunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Desktop Environmentsunmatched
Desktop PCunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
File Systemsunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Mac Operating Systemunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Memory Hardwareunmatched
Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
NoSQLunmatched
Node.jsunmatched
Operating Systemsunmatched
React.jsunmatched
SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
SQLiteunmatched
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Startupunmatched
Typingunmatched
User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
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