Software Engineer, Desktop

Overview

Software Engineer (Desktop) to build native desktop applications for the Claude product team, bringing AI capabilities into macOS and Windows experiences.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain core infrastructure and features within Claude.ai and an Electron-based desktop app.
• Use web stack technologies (TypeScript, React) to build and integrate desktop app components.
• Use native code (Rust, Swift, C++) to add advanced features and connect the app to macOS and Windows.
• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and startup time across platforms.
• Design update mechanisms and deployment pipelines for the desktop app.
• Create monitoring tools to track application performance and user experience.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with desktop application development emphasis.
• Practical experience with Electron and deep understanding of its architecture.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and experience with modern frontend frameworks.
• Product-focused approach to building robust, scalable, and easy-to-use solutions.
• Experience with native module development in C++ to extend application capabilities.
• Understand macOS and/or Windows platform-specific technologies and development patterns.
• Experience with cross-platform packaging, code signing, and distribution.

Details

• Hybrid policy: expected in one of the company offices at least 25% of the time.
• Visa sponsorship: offered, with reasonable efforts to support offers and help from an immigration lawyer.