Software Engineer (Electron.js)

Stack

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
• ▹Implement system-level signal collection (keyboard, mouse, app usage) with strong privacy and efficiency
• ▹Develop offline-first data pipelines with reliable background sync and conflict resolution
• ▹Integrate with distributed backend services and internal APIs for analytics and reporting
• ▹Continuously improve runtime performance, memory efficiency and fault tolerance
• ▹Collaborate with product, design and backend teams

Requirements

• ▹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

Nice to have

• ▹Experience building productivity, monitoring or telemetry-driven applications
• ▹Knowledge of native OS integrations (permissions, background processes, system hooks)
• ▹Understanding of security and privacy considerations in user activity tracking
• ▹Familiarity with auto-update systems and release management in Electron

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹National pay range: base salary of $130,000-$160,000 USD
• ▹Equity compensation for all employees, performance-based bonuses possible
• ▹Up to 100% reimbursement of health-insurance premiums
• ▹Paid time off
• ▹401(k) plan with company match
• ▹Remote work

About the company

micro1 builds productivity infrastructure for a globally distributed workforce, including a time-tracking application for MacOS and Windows.