Job description
Desktop Applications Engineer
Full-Time
Remote – US-Based
Job Title: Desktop Applications Engineer
Experience: 2–5 Years
Job Location: Washington, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Remote (US-Based)
Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Desktop Applications Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality desktop software applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in desktop application development, software architecture, UI development, API integration, and debugging.
The candidate will collaborate with engineering and product teams to build scalable, reliable, and user-friendly desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain desktop software applications.
Build responsive and user-friendly desktop interfaces.
Develop application features using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Integrate REST APIs and third-party services.
Optimize application performance, stability, and security.
Troubleshoot software issues and implement effective solutions.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging.
Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend engineering teams.
Maintain application documentation and technical specifications.
Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
Required Technical Skills
C# / .NET / C++
Java / Python / JavaScript
Electron.js / Qt / WPF
Windows and macOS application development
REST APIs and JSON
SQL / PostgreSQL / SQLite
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Git / GitHub
Unit Testing and Debugging
Software Design Patterns
CI/CD and application deployment
Experience Requirements
2–5 years of professional software development experience.
Hands-on experience developing desktop applications.
Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and application architecture.
Experience with desktop UI frameworks and API integrations.
Knowledge of software testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
Ability to work independently in a remote engineering environment.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Equivalent practical software development experience is also considered.
Salary & Benefits
Experience
Estimated Annual Salary
2–3 Years
$85,000–$100,000
3–4 Years
$100,000–$112,000
4–5 Years
$112,000–$125,000
Additional Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement benefits.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Remote working flexibility.
Professional development opportunities.
Performance-based bonuses (where applicable).
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
Job Details
Country: United States
Location: Washington, USA
Experience: 2–5 Years
Salary: $85,000–$125,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Remote / US-Based
Salary ranges are indicative estimates and may vary based on employer, experience, qualifications, and specific work location.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.