ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Software Engineer Desktop Applications Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Far Coder

Bjak is hiring a remote candidate for Software Engineer, Desktop. This is a full time position ... USA. ABOUT A1 There are over 5 billion users using basic applications today such email, notes ...

Realtime Robotics, Inc.

Required * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including production desktop applications. * Deep, hands on experience developing desktop applications in Electron, including main ...

Anthropic

Software Engineer, Desktop

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$320K - $485K/yr

Have 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with strong emphasis on desktop application ... Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The annual compensation range for this role is ...

AI Chopping Block

$320K - $485K/yr

Have 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with strong emphasis on desktop application ... Vision for the future of AI‑powered desktop applications and a drive to make that vision a ...

Jobgether

You'll collaborate with software architects, QA specialists, and product teams to deliver robust ... of existing desktop applications. * Use AI coding agents and automated engineering tools to ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsSoftware Engineer Desktop Applications Jobs

Software Engineer Desktop Applications information

See salary details

$10

$45

$81

How much do software engineer desktop applications jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for software engineer desktop applications in the United States is $45.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.88 and $57.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What states have the most Software Engineer Desktop Applications jobs?

States with the most job openings for Software Engineer Desktop Applications jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Software Engineer Desktop Applications jobs?

For Software Engineer Desktop Applications jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Software Engineer Desktop Applications job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,019 per year, or $45.2 per hour.

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

San Francisco, CA • Remote

Ginas Tech Jobs
See more jobs at Ginas Tech Jobsexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Keywords:  San Francisco CA Jobs, Software Engineer, Desktop, AI, API, Artificial Intelligence, Electron, IndexedDB, IPC Communications, JavaScript, macOS, Node.js, NoSQL, React, Real Time, SQL, SQLite, Typescript, UI, User Interface, WebSockets, Windows, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Programming, Programmer Analyst, Work From Home, Remote, California Recruiters, IT Jobs, California Recruiting

Looking to hire a Software Engineer, Desktop in San Francisco, CA or in other cities?  Our IT recruiting agencies and staffing companies can help.

We help companies that are looking to hire Software Engineers, Desktop for jobs in San Francisco, California and in other cities too.  Please contact our IT recruiting agencies and IT staffing companies today!

Additional Information

Please check out all of our jobs at www.ginastechjobs.com.

Apply