Desktop Development Software Engineer

Engineer

Full Time

Belgrade, Serbia

About the Role

As a Desktop Development Software Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain high-quality desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and/or Linux platforms. You will work closely with product managers, designers, back-end developers, and QA to deliver fast, reliable, and polished desktop experiences to our users. You will take ownership of the desktop development lifecycle, from architecture decisions and feature development through testing, packaging, distribution, and post-release support, while ensuring consistency, performance, and quality across all supported operating systems.

Management

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain desktop applications across Windows, macOS, and/or Linux platforms
Build clean, modular, and well-structured code that performs reliably across a range of hardware configurations and OS versions
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement intuitive, responsive, and visually consistent desktop interfaces
Integrate back-end APIs, local services, and third-party libraries into desktop applications
Optimize application performance, startup time, memory usage, and resource efficiency
Ensure applications meet platform-specific guidelines and standards for Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
Write and maintain unit, integration, and UI tests to ensure application stability and quality
Identify, debug, and resolve desktop-specific defects across operating systems, hardware configurations, and system environments
Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive technical feedback
Manage desktop build, packaging, and distribution processes including installers, auto-updates, and release versioning
Monitor production applications for crashes, performance degradation, and user-reported issues
Collaborate with QA to support thorough desktop testing cycles including functional, regression, and compatibility testing
Contribute to desktop architecture discussions and technical design decisions
Maintain documentation for desktop codebases, build processes, and release workflows
Participate in agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos
Stay current with desktop development trends, platform updates, and evolving OS guidelines

Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
More than 3 years of professional desktop application development experience
Strong proficiency in one or more desktop development frameworks or languages, such as NET Maui, Electron, Qt, .NET/WPF, or similar
Solid understanding of at least one primary programming language used in desktop development, such as C++, C#, Java, Rust, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience building and maintaining cross-platform desktop applications targeting Windows, macOS, and/or Linux
Familiarity with desktop UI design patterns and platform-specific human interface guidelines for Windows and macOS
Experience integrating RESTful APIs and managing local and remote data within desktop applications
Knowledge of desktop application packaging, installer creation, and auto-update mechanisms
Understanding of desktop security best practices, including local data encryption, secure credential storage, and sandboxing
Experience with version control using Git and collaborative development workflows
Strong debugging and performance profiling skills using platform-native and third-party tools

Preferred Skills

Experience with both native and cross-platform desktop development approaches
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for desktop application builds and releases
Exposure to code signing, notarization, and distribution requirements for Windows and macOS
Experience with inter-process communication, background services, or system-level integrations
Knowledge of accessibility standards and implementation across desktop platforms
Familiarity with crash reporting and telemetry tools, such as Sentry, BugSnag, or similar
Experience with auto-update frameworks such as Squirrel, Sparkle, or custom update services
Understanding of offline-first architecture and local database solutions, such as SQLite, LevelDB, or similar
Exposure to hardware integrations such as peripherals, cameras, or biometric devices

About Proctorio

Proctorio is a learning integrity platform used by institutions and organizations worldwide to verify identity, protect assessments, and confirm that work is authentic. We have been building this technology since 2013.

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching, fully paid medical coverage, career development support, and a pet-friendly office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Proctorio is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law.