Software Engineer (Electron.js)

About the Role

The Role We’re building high-fidelity productivity infrastructure for a globally distributed workforce—software that operates quietly, reliably, and intelligently in the background. As a Software Engineer focused on desktop systems, you’ll help design and scale a cross-platform time intelligence application (MacOS + Windows) used daily by thousands of professionals.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• 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 & 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.
• 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.
• Compensation & Benefits Notice
• The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $130,000 –$160,000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.
• micro1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to support@micro1.ai.
• Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.
• Disclaimer
• The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.