[Remote] Senior Desktop Application Engineer at Motion

United States

Motion Logo
$504,000 – $965,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, AI, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Ambitious and always looking for ways to improve, capable of handling high responsibilities and standards
  • Ability to take ownership of projects, lead them to completion, deal with ambiguity, and balance speed and quality without needing every detail spelled out
  • Fast learner who can quickly familiarize with a complex product and codebase, tackle any part of the stack, learn new technologies, and work around tech debt
  • Strong understanding of creating maximum impact, focusing on biggest customer problems rather than just cool technical challenges
  • Effective collaborator with talented engineers in an environment where best ideas win; comfortable with ideas being challenged and learning from experienced coworkers (median 9 years experience)
  • Passion for performance, Electron, and hybrid native experiences
  • Eligible to work in North America & Canada (remote); U.S. candidates preferred with compensation adjustments for others

Responsibilities

  • Revamp the Desktop app to provide native-level experiences as Motion evolves into a true suite
  • Dramatically improve the memory profile of the app
  • Support a better dynamic toolbar
  • Implement real-time, on-device voice transcription capabilities
  • Develop native-level MacOS widgets
  • Tackle additional high-impact projects to enhance performance and architecture, as this is the most important client used by two-thirds of users over web/mobile

Skills

Electron
macOS
Performance Optimization
Voice Transcription
Desktop Applications
Memory Management
Dynamic UI

Motion

AI platform for optimizing time management

About Motion

Motion provides a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help users manage their time more effectively. The service automates scheduling and prioritizes tasks, allowing users to save time and reduce stress in their daily routines. By focusing on high-performing professionals like CEOs and founders, Motion addresses the needs of individuals with busy schedules and overwhelming to-do lists. Unlike many competitors, Motion offers a subscription-based model that includes a free trial, making it accessible for both individuals and teams. Users can experience significant time savings, reportedly gaining back up to 2 hours each day, which enhances their productivity and allows them to focus on more important tasks. The goal of Motion is to optimize time management for its users, helping them achieve a better work-life balance.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$61.8MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Can work 100% remotely from anywhere in the US and Canada
Company laptop
Heath Care benefits
Flexible PTO
Travel for company work weeks in a new city every 6 months
Bi-weekly team happy hours
Generous equity

Risks

Emotional attachment to AI assistants may decrease user autonomy and satisfaction.
Increased competition from AI productivity tools could impact Motion's market share.
Leveling VC funding in Philadelphia may limit Motion's future investment opportunities.

Differentiation

Motion uses AI to automate scheduling and task prioritization, saving users valuable time.
The platform offers real-time interventions and analytics to minimize distractions effectively.
Motion targets high-performing professionals, providing tailored solutions for complex schedules.

Upsides

Motion raised $13 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI capabilities.
The rise of AI-driven productivity assistants aligns with Motion's core offerings.
AI systems that adjust task priorities in real-time support Motion's value proposition.

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