About the job
About Speechify
Speechify builds text-to-speech tools that help people read more efficiently. More than 50 million users rely on our products to convert PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and web content into audio. Our platform spans iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web apps. Google named us Chrome Extension of the Year, and Apple recognized our work with the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
Our fully distributed team includes around 200 engineers, AI researchers, and product experts. Colleagues have joined us from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and leading startups like Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt. Many hold advanced degrees from top universities, including Stanford.
Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer – Windows/Desktop Applications
This role focuses on building and shaping Speechify’s native Windows desktop applications. The work blends technical depth with a commitment to accessibility and user experience.
What You’ll Do
- Design, architect, and develop native Windows desktop apps using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and C++ as needed.
- Define and maintain best practices for Windows development, covering code structure, performance, memory efficiency, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and long-term maintainability.
- Lead accessibility efforts by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs such as Microsoft UI Automation. Ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader support meet the needs of users with disabilities.
- Work closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to plan features, shape UI/UX architecture, and set the long-term direction for the Windows platform.
- Own features from initial concept through design, implementation, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance. Deliver quality and reliability in every release.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex bugs, performance issues, memory leaks, rendering glitches, or compatibility problems. Propose and implement sound architectural or design solutions.
Location
This position is based in Medellín, Colombia. The team operates fully remotely.
