2 months ago
Singapore, SingaporeMid Level
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron.
- Design responsive and scalable UIs for real-time collaboration.
- Implement file system access, native notifications, auto-updates, and deep linking.
- Integrate chat, agents, and AI assistance through backend APIs.
- Optimize startup time, memory usage, runtime performance, and Electron overhead.
- Manage large local state and message history efficiently.
- Ensure smooth real-time updates for messages, typing indicators, and presence.
- Maintain application stability across macOS and Windows environments.
Requirements
- Proven software engineering experience and hands-on experience building production Electron applications.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, with experience using React or similar UI frameworks.
- Solid understanding of the desktop application lifecycle, IPC communication, and native OS behaviors on macOS or Windows.
- Experience with local storage technologies such as SQLite, IndexedDB, or the filesystem.
- Experience with WebSockets or other real-time transport mechanisms.
- Strong debugging and performance profiling skills.
- Ability to bring structure, exercise judgment, and execute independently in a fast-moving, high-talent-density team.
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About Bjak
Bjak builds an online insurance marketplace for consumers in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, enabling comparison and purchase of car, health, life, and travel policies. Its business model is aggregator-based, earning commissions and fees from insurers and partners while streamlining digital applications and renewals. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Selangor, it is privately held and is expanding from insurance comparison into broader fintech services via a planned finance super app.