Software Engineer, Native macOS Development at Notion

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

macOS development experience: Built native macOS applications in the past (ideally with Objective-C) and want to continue working on the platform
Enthusiasm to learn TypeScript, React, and Node.js (no previous experience required)
Pragmatic and business-oriented: Care about business impact, prioritize projects balancing craft, speed, and bottom line
Put users first: Think critically about building implications and user impact
Not ideological about technology: View technologies and languages as tradeoffs, open to learning new ones
Empathetic communication: Communicate nuanced ideas clearly, engage thoughtfully in disagreements

Responsibilities

Define the roadmap for macOS features in Notion
Leverage macOS native audio to allow users to create content on Desktop
Improve the performance, reliability, and polish of the macOS app
Work with the web stack to improve end-to-end experience (e.g., build native Node.js addons in C++, Rust, or Objective-C for native UIs and APIs)
Help build and improve internal tools with simplicity and productivity in mind
Opportunity to contribute to or become a maintainer of Electron (open source project)

Skills

macOS

Electron

Objective-C

C++

Rust

Node.js

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$325.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO

Mental health & wellbeing package

Parental leave

Fertility coverage

Retirement matching

Commuter benefits

Monthly stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-enhanced tools like Evernote.

Potential trust issues with AI features due to factual inaccuracies.

User resistance to adopting new productivity tools.

Differentiation

Notion combines note-taking, task management, and databases into a single platform.

The platform offers customizable workspaces for personal and collaborative use.

Notion AI assists with tasks like text generation and predictive analytics.

Upsides

Integration with Slack and Google Drive enhances workflow automation.

Acquisition of Skiff strengthens Notion's privacy offerings.

Standalone apps like Notion Calendar expand Notion's modular productivity solutions.

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