About the job
At Speechify, our mission is to remove barriers to learning by transforming reading into an accessible experience. With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech solutions convert anything from PDFs to news articles into audio, enabling users to enhance their reading speed and comprehension. Our award-winning products, including apps for iOS, Android, Mac, and Chrome, have received accolades for their inclusivity and design excellence.
We are a fully distributed team of nearly 200 talented individuals, including engineers and AI researchers from top tech companies and renowned academic institutions, collaborating to create cutting-edge technology that empowers learners worldwide.
- Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++ when necessary.
- Establish and maintain best practices for Windows desktop development, ensuring optimal code architecture, performance, memory management, responsive UI, and cross-version compatibility.
- Champion accessibility initiatives by integrating support for accessibility APIs and ensuring usability for all users, including those with disabilities.
- Work closely with product designers, UX researchers, and other stakeholders to influence feature planning and the long-term roadmap for the Windows platform.
- Oversee the complete lifecycle of features from conception to maintenance, ensuring quality and consistency across all releases.
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility challenges, while proposing effective architectural solutions.

