About the company
Our client is a fast-growing software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Contribute to a desktop software product that runs on multiple operating systems, writing code that spans the user interface and low-level native layers. You will take features from concept to release, add AI-driven capabilities, and have a voice in technical decisions on a small, close-knit engineering group.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain key capabilities of a desktop application used across operating systems.
- Take full responsibility for delivering features, covering both interface work and native components.
- Create and connect functionality driven by large language models.
- Work alongside teammates on platform-specific native code for Windows and macOS.
- Weigh in on system architecture and help set engineering direction.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A track record of taking product features from idea to launch in a rapidly growing startup or a large, fast-moving technology company, on products with real impact.
- Exceptional depth in one area you care deeply about, shown through things like following AI developments, working with language models or open-source contributions.
- Skill at describing technical choices in plain language to people outside engineering, and willingness to think aloud while solving problems.
- A team-first attitude suited to a small, tightly knit group.
- Meticulous habits and real pride in delivering polished, high-quality work.
- A hands-on, accountable mindset with readiness to take on any task that moves the team forward.
Bonus points
- Working knowledge of TypeScript with React and Node.js, plus Swift or C++ for native development.
- Familiarity with building desktop apps using a web-based framework.
- Hands-on work with AI-powered product features.
- Background at consumer productivity software companies.
- Prior experience founding a company or working at an early-stage startup.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 200,000 to 300,000 per year
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Flexible time off and parental leave
- Relocation support
Location and work model
- San Francisco, California, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
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