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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** COGNICHIP, INC.
- **Location:** Redwood City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, Profiling, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Parsing, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Git, React Redux, Multiplatform
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_bb63abf9ecf7d10b7809d2ae7b211f81

## About the Role

Requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 4 years in desktop application development, with strong TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and IDE extension experience. Candidates should also understand state management, cross-platform design, performance optimization, and CI/CD; experience with AI developer tools, Electron internals, language parsing, access controls, or EDA workflows is preferred., * TypeScript

 * JavaScript
 * React
 * Electron
 * VS Code Extensions
 * Desktop Application Development
 * State Management
 * Redux
 * Zustand
 * Cross-Platform Development
 * Performance Profiling
 * CI/CD
 * Git
 * AI-Assisted Development
 * Syntax Highlighting
 * Language Parsing

## Description

Develop and maintain VS Code extensions and Electron-based IDE features, including AI-assisted coding, collaborative editing, and semiconductor-focused visualizations. Integrate the IDE with backend services, optimize cross-platform performance, collaborate on user experience, and guide junior developers.