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Software Engineer (Electron.js)

micro1· Core team
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Remote$130k - $160kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer focused on desktop systems building a cross-platform Electron.js time intelligence application for MacOS and Windows, with emphasis on performance, offline-first data pipelines, and privacy-conscious activity tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and evolve a cross-platform desktop agent using Electron.js, optimized for performance and minimal resource footprint.
  • Build real-time timekeeping systems with precise event tracking and background execution.
  • Design and implement system-level signal collection (keyboard, mouse, app usage) with strong privacy and efficiency guarantees.
  • Develop offline-first data pipelines with reliable background sync and conflict resolution.
  • Integrate with distributed backend services and internal APIs to enable analytics and reporting.
  • Continuously improve runtime performance, memory efficiency, and fault tolerance.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to ship features that directly impact user productivity.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years building production-grade desktop applications with Electron.js.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js.
  • Experience designing cross-platform systems (MacOS + Windows) with consistent behavior.
  • Hands-on work with real-time tracking, event streams, or activity monitoring systems.
  • Familiarity with OS-level APIs for capturing user/system interactions.
  • Deep understanding of performance optimization in desktop environments.
  • Strong debugging skills and ability to reason about edge cases in distributed/offline systems.

Skills

Required:Electron.jsJavaScript/TypeScriptNode.jsCross-platform desktop developmentReal-time tracking / event streamsOS-level APIs for user interactionsPerformance optimizationOffline-first data pipelinesDebugging distributed/offline systems

Benefits

  • up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums
  • paid time off
  • a 401(K) plan with a company match
  • additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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