# Staff/Senior Software Engineer - Desktop Application at Nexthink

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- **Company:** Nexthink (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/nexthink)
- **Location:** Lausanne, Switzerland
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Desktop application development, Rust, C++, Windows API, macOS API, Software architecture, Application distribution, Performance profiling, Memory management, Crash diagnostics, Technical leadership, Mentoring, Cross-platform development, System-level programming, Endpoint telemetry
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-08-11
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-08-11
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Nexthink/744000142820840--staff-senior-software-engineer-desktop-application (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/staffsenior-software-engineer-desktop-application-nexthink

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the technical vision, architecture and roadmap for a native desktop client serving 20M+ endpoints (Windows and macOS).
- Design and implement high-performance, secure native features with deep OS integration (APIs, accessibility, IPC, drivers where needed).
- Own the full application distribution lifecycle: signing, packaging, installers, updates, telemetry and crash reporting.
- Champion observability: performance monitoring, crash diagnostics, memory profiling and client-side instrumentation.
- Partner with backend, infra, security and AI/ML teams to align client behavior with server-side services and security requirements.
- Mentor engineers, run design reviews and raise engineering standards across the desktop platform team.

Requirements:
- 7+ years shipping native desktop applications on Windows and macOS with strong ownership experience.
- Proficiency in Rust and/or C++ and deep knowledge of platform APIs, packaging, code signing and distribution processes.
- Experience solving performance, reliability and cross-platform integration challenges at large scale.
- Familiarity with telemetry, APM tools, crash reporting and diagnostics for distributed client fleets.
- Strong architectural judgement, communication skills and experience mentoring engineering teams.

## Responsibilities

Define and drive the technical vision and architectural strategy for a high-performance native desktop application on Windows and macOS. Lead the design and delivery of a secure, scalable application while mentoring engineering teams and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.

## Requirements

Requires 7+ years of experience in native desktop application engineering with strong proficiency in Rust or C++. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of Windows and macOS OS APIs and experience with the full application distribution lifecycle.

## FAQ

- **Is this Staff/Senior Software Engineer - Desktop Application role still open?** It was posted on 2026-08-11. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Nexthink's site before applying.
- **Does Nexthink offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Nexthink's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Lausanne, Switzerland. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Desktop application development, Rust, C++, Windows API, macOS API, Software architecture, Application distribution, Performance profiling, Memory management, Crash diagnostics, Technical leadership, Mentoring, Cross-platform development, System-level programming, Endpoint telemetry.

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