deCircle
deCircle

Highlight - Senior/Staff Full Stack Software Engineer

$200,000 – $300,000 per year

TLDR

Build a cross-platform Electron desktop application with LLM functionality and native C++ and Swift integrations.

Source: Paraform - https://www.paraform.com/share/highlight/cmoxguium00030ckyf5vuqujy

Compensation: $200,000-$300,000 + competitive equity.

Location: San Francisco - in person 5 days/week. Visa: OPT, TN sponsorship and H-1B transfers.

About this role

Senior/Staff-level Full-Stack Software Engineer to build and scale Highlight's cross-platform desktop application, working across the stack from modern TypeScript frontends to native system-level integrations, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability and seamless UX, at the intersection of desktop software, native development and AI integration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain core features of an Electron desktop application

  • Own end-to-end implementation of user-facing and infrastructure features, from UI to native modules

  • Develop and integrate LLM-based functionality

  • Collaborate on native code in C++ (Windows) and Swift (macOS)

  • Help make architectural decisions and contribute to the company's technical direction

Tech stack

TypeScript, Node.js, React, Electron, C++, Swift

About Highlight

Highlight AI: cross-platform desktop AI assistant that lets users interact with any application via text and voice without switching tools. 9 employees, founded 2024, $50M total funding, San Francisco.

Requirements

  • 5-10 years as a senior/staff-level full-stack software engineer

  • TypeScript, Node.js, React, Electron; native C++ (Windows) / Swift (macOS) a strong fit

  • Extreme ownership, accountability, proactiveness; technical leadership

  • 5 days/week in person in San Francisco

Benefits

Equity Compensation

competitive equity

Visa Sponsorship

H-1B transfers

deCircle is a venture studio focused on creating innovative products at the intersection of AI, security, and data infrastructure. We cater to ambitious startups and enterprises looking to enhance their capabilities through advanced technology solutions. Our distinctive approach combines cutting-edge research with practical applications, allowing us to build systems that redefine how industries operate.

Employees
1-10 employees
Industry
internet
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