Software Engineer, Desktop

BJAK
Singapore
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringSkills: ["Debugging","Performance profiling","Independent execution","Judgment","Collaboration"]

Own how a desktop AI assistant behaves in production desktop applications, focusing on reliability, performance, and real-time responsiveness. Build cross-platform Electron apps with responsive UI for collaboration, implement desktop-native capabilities (filesystem access, notifications, auto-updates, deep linking), and connect AI features through backend APIs. Optimize Electron overhead and manage large local state, message history, and smooth real-time updates across macOS and Windows.

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BJAK
BJAK
3 days ago

Software Engineer, Desktop

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Job Summary

Own how a desktop AI assistant behaves in production desktop applications, focusing on reliability, performance, and real-time responsiveness. Build cross-platform Electron apps with responsive UI for collaboration, implement desktop-native capabilities (filesystem access, notifications, auto-updates, deep linking), and connect AI features through backend APIs. Optimize Electron overhead and manage large local state, message history, and smooth real-time updates across macOS and Windows.
Location: Singapore
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own desktop system behavior with a focus on reliability, performance, and real-time production behavior.
  • •Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron.
  • •Implement desktop-specific functionality such as file system access, native notifications, auto-updates, and deep linking.
  • •Integrate AI-powered features (chat/agents/AI assistance) via backend APIs.
  • •Optimize startup time and memory usage, profile Electron overhead, and manage local state, message history, and real-time updates across macOS and Windows.

Key Requirements

  • •Hands-on experience building production Electron desktop applications.
  • •Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • •Experience with React or similar UI frameworks and building responsive, scalable UIs.
  • •Experience with IPC communication and desktop application lifecycle.
  • •Experience with local storage (SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem) and real-time transport (e.g., WebSockets).
Skills:DebuggingPerformance profilingIndependent executionJudgmentCollaboration
Tech Stack:ElectronJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsReactSQLiteIndexedDBFilesystemWebSocketsSQLNoSQLIPC

Company Brief

BJAK
Bjak is a Malaysia-based insurtech that operates an online insurance comparison and distribution platform across SEA, simplifying purchase and servicing of motor and life insurance using digital tools and AI-enabled services.
Industry: InsurTech
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: Selangor, Malaysia
Founded: 2019
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