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Your ImpactAs a
Desktop UI Developer, you will design and build the Circuit Desktop application-a native-grade, cross-platform experience for
macOS and Windows that brings AI-driven productivity to the desktop. You bring the full skill set of a modern web UI developer (Angular, Node.js, GCP, Figma-driven UX, REST APIs) and extend it to the desktop, bridging the gap between our web application and the operating system.
You will own the desktop shell end-to-end: application lifecycle, OS-level integrations (system tray, notifications, deep linking, always-on presence), installers, and safe auto-updates. This is a high-visibility, high-ownership role where you will define how tens of thousands of Cisco employees experience Circuit as a first-class desktop citizen.
ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain the Circuit Desktop application for
macOS and Windows using
Electron (or Tauri) with an Angular/TypeScript UI, ensuring a consistent, performant, native-grade experience across both platforms.
Implement desktop-specific functionality-system tray, native notifications, file system access, deep linking, global shortcuts, and always-on ambient presence-architecting clean
IPC communication between the UI (renderer) and main processes with context isolation and sandboxing.
Build responsive AI-driven interfaces (chat, agents, streaming responses) from
Figma designs and UX frameworks, integrating with
REST APIs and
Node.js services, and reusing Circuit's web design system on the desktop surface.
Own cross-platform build pipelines and installers (DMG/PKG for macOS, MSI/NSIS for Windows), including
code signing and macOS notarization, hardened runtime, and reliable differential
auto-updates.
Integrate native modules where needed (Swift/Objective-C on macOS, C++/C# on Windows), and profile and optimize startup time, memory, and CPU usage; debug native crashes and manage large local state (SQLite/IndexedDB).
Deploy supporting services on
Google Cloud Platform, contribute to a multi-platform CI/CD matrix, and collaborate within an Agile team of designers, backend, platform, and quality engineers.
Work with UX and UI designers throughout the product lifecycle, from early feasibility conversations through build and release. Participate in design reviews, give honest input on what is feasible in code, and help scope work so designs can ship without last-minute compromises.
Build interfaces using a shared component library and design tokens, extending existing patterns instead of writing one-off styles. Keep UI consistent, theme-aware, and maintainable as the product grows.
Implement WCAG 2.2 AA patterns for dynamic AI interfaces, including ARIA live regions for streaming responses, semantic structure for conversation UIs, focus management across modals and context switches, full keyboard support, and color contrast in light and dark modes.
Research-informed implementation: Apply findings from usability testing and end-user feedback during development. Know when a design is ready to build versus still in exploration, and raise gaps or edge cases with designers before they become production issues.
Human-AI interaction UI: Build front-end patterns that help users understand AI behavior: streaming and token-by-token rendering, clear loading and error states, recovery flows when responses fail, and UI that supports trust and comprehension in non-deterministic experiences. This is a hybrid position.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years, Master's degree with 4+ years, or PhD with 1+ year of experience in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Node.js, with a strong focus on translating Figma designs into scalable, component-based UIs using formal design systems.
- Proven ability to build and ship secure production desktop applications for macOS and Windows using Electron or Tauri, with deep knowledge of application lifecycles, IPC, and security best practices.
- Experience managing cross-platform packaging, code signing, and auto-update mechanisms, complemented by practical experience deploying and running services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Proficiency in Git and Agile methodologies, with a specialized focus on implementing advanced accessibility standards for dynamic, real-time web UIs.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience building web-based or desktop AI applications, including LLM/chatbot/agent interfaces, streaming responses, and real-time updates via WebSockets.
- Proficiency in writing native modules (Swift/Objective-C for macOS; C++/C# and Win32 APIs for Windows) and experience with performance profiling to optimize Electron overhead (startup time, memory, and CPU usage).
- Experience building and maintaining a multi-platform CI/CD matrix using GitHub Actions (e.g., running macos-latest and windows-latest in parallel with secure signing secrets) and familiarity with Docker for containerized development.
- Experience with local/offline storage solutions (SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem) and managing efficient large-scale local state.
- Familiarity with OS-level accessibility APIs and deep integration of desktop accessibility/WCAG standards.
- Strong problem-solving, effective communication, and a proven track record of hands-on ownership of complex features and projects.
