C++ Developer (with Chromium or Rust)

About the project:

Our client is transitioning from an Electron-based desktop application to a custom C desktop framework as a long-term solution. They are looking for external collaboration to maintain our Electron application, with a focus on frequent updates, addressing security concerns, and integrating custom patches, while our in-house team focuses on developing the new framework.

Objectives:

- Transition Goal: The objective is to transition from Electron within one year. However, some products may require longer maintenance, necessitating a potential partnership with a vendor for 1-2 years.

- Collaboration Needs: Looking for external partners to handle the Electron app's updates, security issues, and custom patch integrations during this transition period.

Your responsibilities:

We maintain a custom build of the Electron framework from its source code. This build includes several unique patches applied to Electron, Chromium, and Node.js.

1. Maintaining Up-to-Date Builds:

- Ensure our custom Electron build is synchronized with the latest Electron updates.

- Revise and adapt patches, assess stability risks in new versions.

- Assist in fixing and upstreaming key blockers.

2. Security Vigilance:

- Monitor and address security issues in Electron promptly.

- Backport security fixes to our custom build in a timely manner.

3. CI Pipeline Maintenance:

- Keep our Electron custom build CI pipeline functional and efficient.

Our requirements:

• Proficiency in C++ programming language, with experience in developing and maintaining complex software applications
• Demonstrated experience with Chromium or Electron
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js
• Solid understanding of Python programming

Join the team at a company renowned for creating a globally recognized tool used by millions of developers worldwide.