About the company
Our client is a fast-growing software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Contribute to a desktop software product that runs on multiple operating systems, writing code that spans the user interface and low-level native layers. You will take features from concept to release, add AI-driven capabilities, and have a voice in technical decisions on a small, close-knit engineering group.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain key capabilities of a desktop application used across operating systems.
- Take full responsibility for delivering features, covering both interface work and native components.
- Create and connect functionality driven by large language models.
- Work alongside teammates on platform-specific native code for Windows and macOS.
- Weigh in on system architecture and help set engineering direction.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A track record of taking product features from idea to launch in a rapidly growing startup or a large, fast-moving technology company, on products with real impact.
- Exceptional depth in one area you care deeply about, shown through things like following AI developments, working with language models or open-source contributions.
- Skill at describing technical choices in plain language to people outside engineering, and willingness to think aloud while solving problems.
- A team-first attitude suited to a small, tightly knit group.
- Meticulous habits and real pride in delivering polished, high-quality work.
- A hands-on, accountable mindset with readiness to take on any task that moves the team forward.
Bonus points
- Working knowledge of TypeScript with React and Node.js, plus Swift or C++ for native development.
- Familiarity with building desktop apps using a web-based framework.
- Hands-on work with AI-powered product features.
- Background at consumer productivity software companies.
- Prior experience founding a company or working at an early-stage startup.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 200,000 to 300,000 per year
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Flexible time off and parental leave
- Relocation support
Location and work model
- San Francisco, California, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
Skills Required
- Experience taking product features from concept through launch in a rapidly growing startup or large, fast-moving technology company
- Demonstrated exceptional depth in a technical area, such as following AI developments, working with language models, or contributing to open source
- Ability to explain technical decisions clearly to non-engineering audiences
- Willingness to think aloud while solving problems
- Team-first attitude suited to a small, close-knit engineering group
- Meticulous work habits and commitment to polished, high-quality software
- Hands-on, accountable mindset and willingness to take on tasks that move the team forward
- Working knowledge of TypeScript, React, and Node.js
- Experience with Swift or C++ for native development
- Familiarity with building desktop applications using a web-based framework
- Hands-on experience developing AI-powered product features
- Background at consumer productivity software companies
- Experience founding a company or working at an early-stage startup
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
