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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications

SpeechifyRemote
Remote Full-time

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Senior

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What You’ll DoLead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and C++ when necessary. Establish and enforce best practices for Windows desktop development covering aspects like code structure, performance optimization, memory management, responsive UI design, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and long-term maintainability. Champion accessibility initiatives: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation) and ensure usability for individuals with disabilities by implementing effective UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader compatibility. Work collaboratively with product designers, UX specialists, QA teams, and other stakeholders to influence feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and strategic roadmaps for the Windows platform. Own the entire feature lifecycle: from conception and design through implementation, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring quality and consistency across product iterations. Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to bugs, performance slowdowns, memory leaks, rendering glitches, or compatibility challenges, proposing robust architectural or design solutions.

About the job

Mission

At Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers to enhance learning experiences for everyone.

With over 50 million users benefiting from our innovative text-to-speech solutions, Speechify transforms various reading materials, such as PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites, into audible formats. This capability allows users to read faster, absorb more, and retain information better. Our award-winning text-to-speech products include applications for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Recognized as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and the recipient of Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity, Speechify is committed to accessible technology.

Our diverse team of nearly 200 professionals operates in a fully remote environment, with talents hailing from industry giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as renowned academic institutions like Stanford and successful startups such as Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.

About Speechify

Speechify is dedicated to empowering individuals by making reading more accessible. Our cutting-edge text-to-speech technology serves millions globally, facilitating seamless learning experiences. As a fully remote organization, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture where innovation thrives, and every team member contributes to our mission of enhancing reading accessibility.

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