Software Engineer, Desktop

BJAK is building a proactive smart assistant for everyday users that supports conversations, errands, organization, and workflows with minimal prompting. The Software Engineer, Desktop will own the behavior of the system in desktop environments by building reliable Electron applications, integrating AI-powered features, optimizing performance, and maintaining real-time functionality across macOS and Windows.

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
• Ensure smooth real-time updates (messages, typing indicators, presence)
• Maintain stability across macOS and Windows environments

Requirements:

• 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