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Next Step SystemsUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 24 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Thrive in a fully remote Software Engineer role at Next Step Systems, where you'll drive the desktop experience for cutting-edge AI-powered applications and gain invaluable skills in cross-platform development. This position is perfect for experienced engineers with AI expertise who enjoy optimizing performance and building reliable, user-friendly desktop solutions. Embrace this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact from anywhere.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
United States
Posted
1 week ago
Node.jsSQLSQLiteJavaScriptReactTypeScript

Job Description

Software Engineer, Desktop, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Required, Work From Home

 

The Software Engineer, Desktop will own how the system behaves on desktop environments. Your work focuses on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production desktop applications. This position is 100% Remote.

 

MUST BE WILLING TO TAKE A 60 MINUTE CODING ASSESSMENT.

 

Software Engineer, Desktop 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered features (chat, agents, Artificial Intelligence (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.

 

Software Engineer, Desktop Qualifications:

 

- Proven software engineering experience.

- Artificial Intelligence (AI) experience required.

- 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, NoSQL, SQL, and Typescript.

 

Benefits include medical insurance, Dental, Vision, Savings Plan Options, PTO, etc.

 

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