Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems & File Sync
Company: Air
Locations: New York, New York, United States; United States
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: 5-10 years
Posted: 2026-10-30
Responsibilities
Design and implement robust, scalable synchronization features for a cross-platform desktop application. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into technical solutions while maintaining infrastructure and mentoring junior staff.
Requirements
The role requires proficiency in TypeScript and SQL with experience in distributed systems and cross-platform development. Candidates must be able to troubleshoot performance issues across macOS and Windows environments.
Skills
- TypeScript
- SQL
- Distributed systems
- File synchronization
- Software design
- Code review
- Infrastructure maintenance
- Performance optimization
- MacOS
- Windows
- Mentoring
- Cross-platform development
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits packages
About this role
LOCATION OF JOB: New York, NY and remote working permitted
Internal Job title: Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems & File Sync
Duties: Requiring limited supervision;
* Design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient synchronization features
for our cross-platform desktop application.
* Build features and review code.
* Write tests, maintain infrastructure, and help define best practices.
* Participate in code reviews, testing, and infrastructure maintenance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and
translate them into technical solutions.
* Troubleshoot and optimize performance across multiple platforms (macOS and
Windows).
* Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous
learning and improvement.
* Work entirely in TypeScript / SQL.
* Work location is primarily remote with a required in-office presence once a
month or once a quarter, as needed
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Please email
your resumes to talent@air.inc.
On your resume, please clearly note ADV: Careers page and job title.
Air Labs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
About Air
Software Development · 51-200 employees · headquartered in New York, NY · founded 2017