C# Windows Developer

About the Role

Hone is a startup that helps gamers win more through PC optimization. We are looking for experienced Windows/.NET software engineers to join our fast-growing team. You'll have the opportunity to use cutting-edge tools and processes to build features that our users desperately need. As a remote team, we believe in empowering our engineers to work on their own schedules and be their most productive selves. If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our desktop application using C# integrated with Electron
• Collaborate with the web team to allow C# native functionality to work with our web view UI
• Build reliable Windows functionality for game detection, process management, system optimization, and background services
• Write high-quality, clean, and maintainable code that meets the standards of the industry.
• Perform regular code reviews to ensure the quality of the codebase.
• Develop new features and functionalities to enhance the user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with our desktop application.
• Profile, measure, and optimize performance-critical areas of the desktop app
• Work with the product team to understand and implement new requirements.

What You Should Have

• At least 5 years of software development experience
• At least 2 years of experience building and shipping a consumer desktop app
• The ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality software quickly, with only a high-level direction
• Strong attention to detail and performance
• Experience in developing Windows desktop applications and modules
• Experience with .NET 10 LTS.
• Experience with Win32 APIs and P/Invoke
• Experience with process management, Windows permissions, and safe system-level change
• Experience with IPC between native/backend processes and web-based UI layers
• Experience profiling real performance issues and optimizing measured hot paths, not guessing

Required Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of C#
• Extensive knowledge of Windows desktop applications
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Has worked on C# console applications
• Experience with process management, process priority, permissions, handles, services, and Windows startup behavior
• Experience building IPC flows between C# and Electron/web UI

Other Useful Skills

• A passion for PC or console gaming
• Experience integrating C# with Electron through CLI, named pipes, sockets, or other IPC
• Experience with Native AOT
• Experience with Windows performance tooling, diagnostics, or low-level debugging
• Experience working on game launchers, anti-cheat-sensitive environments, system utilities, or performance tools
• Experience with C++
• Bonus points if you have experience with two-handed swords!

Why Work at Hone?

• Fully remote — We are a 100% remote team, so you can work from anywhere and at any time that suits you. No more commuting, and you’ll have more time to spend with your family and play games on your PC!
• Competitive salary and equity — We offer competitive salaries and generous equity, so you’ll be well compensated for your hard work. As an early startup, you’ll also have the opportunity to work with an exceptional team and be given independence and responsibility to allow you to flourish.
• A fun and friendly work environment — We’re a fun and friendly bunch, and we love gaming! You’ll have the opportunity to get to know your team members through gaming sessions and build strong relationships. You don’t know your teammate until you have killed them about 43 times, or achieved some winner-winner chicken dinners together!