Software Engineer (ElectronJS) | $6-$7/hr Remote
Overview
This role focuses on building a high-performance, cross-platform desktop application that tracks time and activity for remote teams. You'll work on an Electron.js agent that runs quietly on MacOS and Windows, handling real-time data collection with a strong emphasis on privacy, reliability, and low resource usage. Your contributions will directly improve how thousands of professionals manage their productivity.
What You'll Do7
- 1Design and scale a cross-platform desktop agent using Electron.js, optimizing for speed and a small memory footprint.
- 2Develop real-time timekeeping features that accurately track events while running in the background.
- 3Implement system-level data collection—keyboard, mouse, app usage—with strict privacy and efficiency safeguards.
- 4Build offline-first data pipelines that sync reliably and handle conflicts when the network is restored.
- 5Integrate with backend services and internal APIs to power analytics and reporting dashboards.
- 6Continuously improve runtime performance, memory usage, and fault tolerance across platforms.
- 7Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to ship features that boost user productivity.
Requirements11
- 1At least 3 years of experience building production-grade desktop applications with Electron.js.
- 2Strong command of JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js.
- 3Proven track record of creating cross-platform systems (MacOS + Windows) with consistent behavior.
- 4Hands-on experience with real-time tracking, event streams, or activity monitoring.
- 5Familiarity with OS-level APIs for capturing user and system interactions.
- 6Deep understanding of performance optimization in desktop environments.
- 7Excellent debugging skills and ability to reason about edge cases in distributed or offline systems.
- 8Preference for experience building productivity, monitoring, or telemetry-driven applications.
- 9Knowledge of native OS integrations like permissions, background processes, and system hooks.
- 10Understanding of security and privacy considerations when tracking user activity.
- 11Familiarity with auto-update systems and release management in Electron.
Who Should Apply
You're a seasoned desktop engineer who thrives on building polished, low-overhead applications that users rely on daily. You care deeply about performance and privacy, and you're comfortable working across the stack—from OS-level APIs to backend integrations. If you enjoy shipping features that make distributed teams more productive and are excited about Electron.js as a core tool, this role is for you.
Salary Insight
Base salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 USD, plus equity, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including up to 100% health insurance premium reimbursement, paid time off, and a 401(k) match.
Required Skills
Application Tip
Highlight a specific Electron.js project where you optimized performance or handled real-time data collection with privacy constraints. Briefly explain how you tackled resource usage and cross-platform consistency—this will directly align with the role's core challenges.
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