Entrepreneur in Residence

ABOUT ACTAI

There are over 5 billion users using basic applications today such email, notes, tasks, calendar and they're not AI-native. Our mission is to build proactive applications for anyone in the world, who are not used to complex prompting. We aim to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, organising and workflows, with minimal to no prompting.

Our product focuses on achieving high reliability for long-running workflows, persistent context, and real-world task completion. We believe products will greatly reduce hallucinations.

Our objective is to organise anyone's life, allowing us all to spend time on valuable and meaningful things.

ROLE

You will own how this system behaves on desktop environments. Your work focuses on reliability, performance, and real-time behavior in production desktop applications.

FOCUS

• Build and maintain cross-platform desktop applications using Electron.

• Design responsive and scalable UIs for real-time collaboration.

• Implement desktop-specific functionality including file system access, native notifications, auto-updates, and deep linking.

• Integrate AI-powered features (chat, agents, AI assistance) via backend APIs.

• Optimize startup time, memory usage, and runtime performance.

• Profile and reduce Electron overhead.

• Manage large local state and message history efficiently.

• Ensure smooth real-time updates (messages, typing indicators, presence).

• Maintain stability across macOS and Windows environments.

IDEAL EXPERIENCES

• Proven software engineering experience.

• Hands-on experience building production Electron applications.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.

• Experience with React or similar UI frameworks.

• Solid understanding of the desktop application lifecycle.

• Experience with IPC communication.

• Experience working with local storage (SQLite, IndexedDB, filesystem).

• Experience with WebSockets or other real-time transport mechanisms.

• Strong debugging and performance profiling skills.

• Familiarity with native OS behaviors on macOS or Windows.

TECH STACK

• Electron

• Node.js

• Typescript

• SQl & noSQL

HOW WE WORK

The best products today in the world were built by small, world class teams. We are a high talent density and hands-on team. We make decisions collectively, move at rapid speed, striking a balance between shipping high quality work and learning. Joining our team requires the ability to bring structure, exercise judgment, and execute independently. Our goal is to put in hands of our users a truly magical product

INTERVIEW PROCESS

If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach to schedule 3, but no more than 4 interviews.

Applications are evaluated by our technical team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite.

We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. If you've demonstrated the exceptional skills and mindset we're looking for, we'll extend an offer to join us. This isn't just a job offer; it's an invitation to be part of a team that's bringing AI to have practical benefits to billions globally.

About the Role

We are looking for an Entrepreneur in Residence to help achieve our mission.

You will work directly with founders and senior leaders on high-priority initiatives across hiring, market expansion, partnerships, operations, and growth.

This role is for highly capable generalists who enjoy solving problems, moving quickly, and taking ownership. We are looking for people who can turn ideas into execution and create meaningful impact from day one.

What You Will Be Doing

• Drive high-priority projects across hiring, operations, growth, and market expansion.

• Build relationships with candidates, recruiters, universities, communities, and external partners.

• Support new market launches and expansion initiatives.

• Help identify opportunities and solve operational challenges.

• Represent A1 at events, communities, and external engagements.

• Work closely with founders on strategic initiatives.

• Take ownership of projects from concept through execution.

What You Will Need

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to operate independently with limited structure.

• Strong execution skills and bias toward action.

• High ownership and willingness to take on unfamiliar challenges.

• Comfortable working across multiple functions and disciplines.

• Strong alignment with A1's mission and ambition.

How We Work

The best products in the world are built by small, highly capable teams.

We operate with high talent density, high ownership and high standards. We value people who can think independently, move quickly and solve problems without waiting for instructions.

This is a hands-on environment. Everyone is expected to contribute directly to the company's success.

Interview Process

If there appears to be a fit, we will schedule up to 3 interviews.

Applications are reviewed by members of our leadership and hiring teams. Interviews may be conducted virtually or onsite.

We value speed, transparency and decisiveness throughout the process.