Senior Desktop Application Developer

Our client, an
IT asset management platform
is seeking a
Senior Desktop Application Developer
to lead the design and development of our cross-platform desktop application.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building performant desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu, with a strong understanding of native system processes, security best practices, and efficient API integration.Ready to lead cross-platform architecture and build a high-impact product from inception? Apply now

Who we are looking for?

• You are a senior developer with proven experience developing and deploying desktop applications on Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu).
• You are highly proficient in native system development, mastering one or more of the required languages: C++, Rust, C#/.NET, or Swift.
• You possess a strong background using Electron, Tauri, or similar frameworks for efficient cross-platform UI implementation.
• You are an expert in performance and security, capable of building and optimizing background services without impacting user experience, ensuring encrypted data transmission and secure storage.
• You demonstrate a deep understanding of system telemetry, device monitoring, and secure data handling, and have strong experience integrating RESTful APIs and modern authentication (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• Preferred: You are familiar with Rust for performance-critical components, AI-driven application integration, and CI/CD/MDM deployment strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• You will design and implement a cross-platform desktop application that operates efficiently on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu.
• You will develop and maintain background services capable of collecting and transmitting telemetry data to Rayda's cloud platform.
• You will integrate securely with AI-driven backend services.
• You will architect and implement communication between native system agents and the main desktop interface using secure and efficient protocols.
• You will ensure the application meets performance, security, and privacy standards, including encrypted data transmission and compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• You will collaborate with backend and DevOps engineers on API design, data handling, and CI/CD integration.
• You will establish unit and integration testing standards to ensure reliability and maintainability across operating systems.
• You will contribute to documentation, code reviews, and system design discussions.
• You will serve as the subject matter expert for all desktop application development initiatives within the engineering team.

What Success Looks Like...

• Delivering a robust, performant, and secure application that serves as the foundation for the app's user experience.
• Successfully establishing and deploying the core technical architecture for the desktop application, meeting all initial functional requirements on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu.
• Delivering a stable application with background services optimized to run without noticeable impact on user performance, achieving targets for system resource usage.
• Ensuring adherence to security and privacy standards (including GDPR and secure data handling), with all data transmission being verifiably encrypted.
• Establishing and enforcing unit and integration testing standards that significantly improve code reliability and maintainability across the different operating system builds.

To be considered for this role you should have...

• Proven experience developing and deploying desktop applications on Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu).
• Strong proficiency in one or more of the following: C++, Rust, C#/.NET, or Swift for native system services.
• Experience using Electron, Tauri, or similar frameworks for cross-platform UI implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and optimize background processes and system-level services without impacting user performance.
• Deep understanding of system telemetry, device monitoring, and secure data handling.
• Strong experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with authentication frameworks (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.
• Knowledge of application security principles, including encryption, secure storage, and sandboxing.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Rust for performance-critical system components.
• Experience with AI-driven application integration or real-time chat interfaces.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures and telemetry ingestion pipelines.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and MDM deployment strategies.

The Goodies...

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to build a high-impact product from inception.
• Collaborative and mission-driven engineering culture.
• Competitive compensation and growth potential.