Software Engineer (Electron-based app)

ActiveLens is building the future of voice-to-action automation.

Our AI-powered platform transforms live conversations into structured workflows — like Zapier for meetings.

We’re now developing a cross-platform desktop recorder that serves as the foundation of this experience. It captures, transcribes, and automates from real-time calls — helping users turn every conversation into action.

Join a small, senior, fully remote team solving deep technical challenges in the intersection of AI, automation, and native desktop development.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior Electron Developer to lead the development of our cross-platform desktop recorder for macOS and Windows.

This role demands strong expertise in Electron, React, and native development (Swift / C++ / C#). You’ll design and build integrations with system-level recording and accessibility APIs, ensuring top performance, security, and a smooth cross-platform user experience.

What You’ll Build

You’ll develop a high-performance desktop app that:

• Records screen activity on macOS and Windows
• Integrates with OS-level accessibility APIs for automation
• Delivers a seamless React-based interface
• Manages sensitive system permissions securely
• Serves as a core component in our automation platform
   

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cross-platform recording functionality for macOS and Windows
• Build and optimize native modules in Swift and C++/C#
• Implement deep integrations with accessibility APIs
• Architect clean IPC communication between React UI and native code
• Handle permission flows (recording, microphone, accessibility)
• Optimize for performance and low latency in real-time recording
• Ensure security, sandboxing, and compliance with platform guidelines
• Manage cross-platform build pipelines and installers (DMG/PKG, MSI/NSIS)
• Debug native crashes and optimize memory usage

What We’re Looking For

• Desktop Dev: 3+ years building with Electron and React (UI fully in React). Deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, plus a solid grasp of main vs. renderer processes, IPC, context isolation, sandboxing, and security best practices.
• macOS: Strong in Swift (Objective-C a plus). Hands-on experience with ScreenCaptureKit, AVFoundation, or legacy APIs. Knowledge of Accessibility API (AXUIElement), entitlements, permission management, notarization, and Apple Silicon optimization.
• Windows: Proficient in C++ and/or C#. Familiar with Windows.Graphics.Capture, Media Foundation, or DXGI. Understanding of UI Automation, MSAA/IAccessible2 APIs, UAC, and code signing.
• Integration & Performance: Experience building native Node.js addons using N-API / node-addon-api, with tools like node-gyp or CMake. Skilled at handling async operations, cross-boundary errors, and memory leaks between native code and React UI.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Rust for native modules
• Background in audio/video processing or automation software
• Familiarity with Linux or WebAssembly
• Open-source contributions to Electron or native addons
• Understanding of WCAG and accessibility standards
• Knowledge of Accessibility API (AXUIElement) and permission management

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to build a product from early stages
• Work on challenging technical problems across web, mobile, and cloud
• Collaborate with experienced developers
• Gain deep AWS experience with cloud-native architecture
• Exposure to automation and voice technology
• Flexible development environment