Senior SWE, Backend
Highlight AINew York, New York, United States • San Francisco, California, United States
Posted January 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Highlight AI is a cutting-edge desktop assistant designed to enhance productivity by seamlessly integrating with your workflow.
Job Description
We're seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our fast-paced engineering team in our New York City or San Francisco office. You’ll play a critical role in building and scaling our cross-platform application, working across the stack —from modern TypeScript frontends to native system-level integrations — with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and seamless user experience.
Requirements
- Design, build, and maintain core features of an Electron desktop application
- Own end-to-end implementation of infrastructure features
- Develop and integrate LLM-based functionality
- Collaborate on native code written in C++ (Windows) and Swift (macOS)
- Help make architectural decisions and contribute to the technical direction of the company
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous equity package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Parental leave
- Paid team lunches during the week
