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
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Design, build, and maintain core features of an Electron desktop application
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Own end-to-end implementation of user-facing and infrastructure features, from UI to native modules
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Develop and integrate LLM-based functionality
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Collaborate on native code in C++ (Windows) and Swift (macOS)
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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.
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5-10 years as a senior/staff-level full-stack software engineer
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TypeScript, Node.js, React, Electron; native C++ (Windows) / Swift (macOS) a strong fit
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Extreme ownership, accountability, proactiveness; technical leadership
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5 days/week in person in San Francisco
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