Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Los Angeles, CA, USA

🏢 Summary: Lead the design and development of native Windows desktop applications, defining architecture, performance, and accessibility standards across the product. Own the full feature lifecycle from concept to release, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable desktop software. Drive best practices in Windows development while collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring engineers. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years of Windows desktop application development, Experience with Windows App SDK and WinUI (or similar), Strong proficiency in C# and XAML, Experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32, WinRT, or COM), Deep understanding of Windows application architecture and .NET/native interop, Proven experience shipping production-quality desktop applications, Experience with Windows accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation), Strong knowledge of OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, Understanding of memory management and multithreading or asynchronous programming, Experience leading technical design and conducting code reviews 📃 Skills: C#, XAML, C++, WinUI, WindowsAppSDK, .NET, Win32, WinRT, COM, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, AsynchronousProgramming, CI/CD, UnitTesting, IntegrationTesting, UIAutomationTesting, PerformanceOptimization, Localization, Telemetry, Logging 🏢 Description: Mission The mission is to ensure that reading is never a barrier to learning by delivering high-quality text-to-speech products used by millions of users across platforms. What You'll Do - Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and when needed, C++. - Define and enforce best practices for Windows desktop development, including code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. - Drive accessibility efforts by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation), ensuring proper UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader support. - Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. - Own the full lifecycle of features from conception and design to implementation, testing, release, and maintenance, ensuring quality and reliability. - Identify and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, and compatibility problems, proposing robust architectural solutions. An Ideal Candidate Should Have Required: - 3+ years of Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML. - Experience with native Windows code such as C++, Win32, WinRT, or COM. - Deep understanding of Windows application architecture and interop between managed (.NET) and native code. - Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications focused on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. - Strong experience with Windows accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation) and commitment to building accessible software. - Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multithreading or asynchronous programming. - Experience leading technical design, mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architectural decisions. - Strong communication skills and a user-centric mindset. Preferred / Bonus: - Experience writing automated UI tests, including unit, integration, and UI automation tests. - Experience with desktop performance optimization (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support). - Experience with localization, globalization, right-to-left UI support, and internationalization. - Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring. - Experience shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. - Demonstrated ownership of feature areas, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What We Offer - A high-impact role defining architecture and shaping the future of the Windows product. - Opportunities to lead, mentor others, and influence technical direction. - Flexibility, autonomy, and end-to-end ownership of features. - A purpose-driven mission focused on building reliable, accessible, and user-centered software. - Salary range: 140,000–200,000 USD per year + bonus + stock, depending on experience.

🏢 Summary: Lead the architecture and development of a native Windows desktop application, owning features end-to-end from design to release. The role focuses on building high-performance, accessible, and scalable apps using modern Windows frameworks while defining best practices and technical standards. You will drive accessibility, performance optimization, and long-term architectural decisions for the Windows platform. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop development, Experience with Windows App SDK and WinUI, Proficiency in C# and XAML, Experience with native Windows code C++ Win32 WinRT COM, Strong understanding of Windows application architecture and .NET interop, Experience building and shipping production desktop applications, Knowledge of Windows accessibility APIs UI Automation, Understanding of OOP design patterns data structures algorithms, Experience with memory management multithreading asynchronous programming, Experience with automated testing for desktop applications 📃 Skills: C#, C++, XAML, WinUI, WindowsAppSDK, Win32, WinRT, COM, DotNet, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, Async, Testing, CI/CD, Performance, Localization, Telemetry 🏢 Description: Mission The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies What You'll Do Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and — when needed — C++. Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities. Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases. Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions. An ideal candidate should have Required: 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM). Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code. Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant). Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users. Preferred / Bonus: Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks. Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load). Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions. Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications. Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience. A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker. Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect). Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision. A purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people. The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Lead the architecture and development of a native Windows desktop application, owning features end-to-end from design to release. The role focuses on building high-performance, accessible, and maintainable apps using modern Windows frameworks while driving technical standards and architectural decisions. You will shape the Windows product direction and ensure reliability, scalability, and inclusive user experiences. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop development, Experience with Windows App SDK and WinUI (or similar), Strong proficiency in C# and XAML, Experience with native Windows development (C++, Win32, WinRT, or COM), Deep understanding of .NET and native interop, Experience building and shipping production desktop applications, Knowledge of Windows accessibility APIs, Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, Experience with multithreading or asynchronous programming, Experience leading technical design and code reviews 📃 Skills: C#, XAML, C++, WinUI, Win32, WinRT, COM, .NET, Windows, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, Asynchronous, CI/CD, Testing 🏢 Description: Mission The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies What You'll Do Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and — when needed — C++. Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities. Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases. Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions. An ideal candidate should have Required: 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM). Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code. Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant). Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users. Preferred / Bonus: Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks. Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load). Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions. Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications. Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience. A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker. Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect). Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision. A purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people. The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Lead the design and development of a native Windows desktop application, owning architecture, performance, accessibility, and full feature lifecycle from concept to release. The role focuses on building high-quality, scalable, and accessible Windows apps using modern Windows frameworks while driving technical standards and architectural decisions. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop development with Windows App SDK and WinUI (or similar), Strong proficiency in C# and XAML, Experience with native Windows development (C++, Win32, WinRT, COM), Deep understanding of Windows application architecture and .NET/native interop, Proven experience shipping production-quality desktop applications, Hands-on experience with Windows accessibility APIs (Microsoft UI Automation), Strong knowledge of OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, Experience with memory management and multithreading or asynchronous programming, Experience leading technical design and code reviews 📃 Skills: C#, XAML, C++, WinUI, Win32, WinRT, COM, .NET, Windows, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, Async, CI/CD, Testing 🏢 Description: Mission The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies What You'll Do Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and — when needed — C++. Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities. Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases. Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions. An ideal candidate should have Required: 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM). Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code. Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant). Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users. Preferred / Bonus: Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks. Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load). Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions. Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications. Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience. A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker. Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect). Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision. A purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people. The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Lead the architecture and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK and WinUI, ensuring high performance, accessibility, and cross-version compatibility. Own the full feature lifecycle from design to release while driving best practices in code quality, maintainability, and reliability. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver accessible, production-grade desktop experiences for millions of users. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years of Windows desktop application development, Experience with Windows App SDK and WinUI (or similar), Strong proficiency in C# and XAML, Experience with native Windows development (C++, Win32, WinRT, or COM), Deep understanding of .NET and native interop, Experience building and shipping production desktop applications, Knowledge of Windows accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation), Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, Experience with memory management and multithreading or asynchronous programming, Experience leading technical design and architecture decisions 📃 Skills: C#, XAML, C++, WinUI, Win32, WinRT, COM, .NET, WindowsAppSDK, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, Asynchronous, CI/CD, Testing 🏢 Description: Mission The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies What You'll Do Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and — when needed — C++. Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities. Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases. Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions. An ideal candidate should have Required: 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM). Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code. Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant). Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users. Preferred / Bonus: Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks. Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load). Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions. Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications. Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience. A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker. Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect). Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision. A purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people. The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Lead the design and development of native Windows desktop applications, defining architecture and best practices for performance, accessibility, and maintainability. Own the full feature lifecycle from concept to release while ensuring high-quality, production-grade software. Drive technical direction and accessibility standards for a scalable Windows platform used by millions. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop development, Experience with Windows App SDK and WinUI (or similar), Strong proficiency in C# and XAML, Experience with C++ and native Windows APIs (Win32/WinRT/COM), Deep understanding of .NET and native interop, Proven delivery of production-quality desktop applications, Experience with Windows accessibility APIs, Strong knowledge of OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, Experience with multithreading or asynchronous programming, Ability to lead technical design and code reviews 📃 Skills: C#, C++, XAML, WinUI, Win32, WinRT, COM, .NET, Windows, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, CI/CD, Testing, Accessibility 🏢 Description: Mission The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies What You'll Do Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and — when needed — C++. Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities. Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases. Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions. An ideal candidate should have Required: 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM). Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code. Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant). Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users. Preferred / Bonus: Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks. Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load). Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions. Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications. Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience. A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker. Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect). Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision. A purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people. The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Lead the architecture and development of a native Windows desktop application using Windows App SDK and WinUI, owning features end-to-end from design to release. The role focuses on building high-performance, accessible, and maintainable applications with strong emphasis on Windows internals and UI quality. You will drive technical decisions, enforce best practices, and ensure reliability, performance, and accessibility at scale. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years of Windows desktop application development, Strong experience with Windows App SDK and WinUI (or similar frameworks), Proficiency in C# and XAML, Experience with native Windows development (C++, Win32, WinRT or COM), Deep understanding of .NET and native interop, Experience building and shipping production desktop applications, Hands-on experience with Windows accessibility APIs (e.g. UI Automation), Strong knowledge of OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, Experience with memory management and multithreading or asynchronous programming, Ability to design architecture and lead technical decisions 📃 Skills: C#, XAML, C++, WinUI, Win32, WinRT, COM, .NET, UIAutomation, WindowsSDK, Multithreading, OOP, CI/CD, Telemetry, Localization 🏢 Description: Mission The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies What You'll Do Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and — when needed — C++. Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities. Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases. Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions. An ideal candidate should have Required: 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM). Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code. Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant). Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users. Preferred / Bonus: Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks. Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load). Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions. Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications. Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience. A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker. Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect). Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision. A purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people. The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Leadership role focused on designing, architecting, and delivering high-quality native Windows desktop applications using modern Windows frameworks. The position owns the full lifecycle of features, drives accessibility and performance standards, and defines best practices for scalable, maintainable desktop software. It combines deep hands-on development with technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop development with Windows App SDK, WinUI or similar, Strong proficiency in C# and XAML, Experience with native Windows development (C++, Win32, WinRT or COM), Deep understanding of Windows application architecture and .NET native interop, Proven experience shipping production desktop applications, Strong knowledge of Windows accessibility APIs, Expertise in OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, Experience with multithreading or asynchronous programming, Ability to lead technical design and architecture decisions 📃 Skills: C#, C++, XAML, WinUI, Win32, WinRT, COM, .NET, WindowsAppSDK, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, Async, CI/CD, UnitTesting, IntegrationTesting, UIAutomationTesting 🏢 Description: Mission The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies What You'll Do Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and — when needed — C++. Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities. Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases. Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions. An ideal candidate should have Required: 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM). Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code. Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant). Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users. Preferred / Bonus: Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks. Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load). Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions. Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications. Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience. A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker. Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect). Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision. A purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people. The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

🏢 Summary: Remote Team Lead Software Development role focused on leading a cross-functional engineering team while staying hands-on with backend and web service architecture and implementation in a .NET environment. The position combines technical leadership, product collaboration, and ownership of architectural decisions in an agile setup. You will drive engineering quality, technical standards, and team growth while contributing directly to code and system design. 🗂️ Requirements: Several years of experience in software development with .NET / C#, Minimum 3 years of experience leading development teams, Strong knowledge of software design patterns, Strong understanding of system architecture, Experience with modern engineering practices, Hands-on experience with backend and web services development, Experience using AI in software development process, Fluent English 📃 Skills: .NET, C#, AI, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Redis, Azure, CI/CD, Umbraco, Containers, Backend, WebServices, Architecture, Agile 🏢 Description: Does building awesome, innovative products that add up to something meaningful sound like a dream come true? Come join us and make that vision a reality! About We are looking for an experienced Team Lead Software Development who combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills and a product-oriented mindset. In this role, you will take ownership of development teams, supporting both its technical direction and people development. You will lead a cross-functional engineering team of around 7–9 people , including Frontend, Backend, and QA specialists. The team works in an agile setup and collaborates closely with a Product Owner, UX Design, DevOps, and ITOps. Responsibilities Lead, coach, and support the development of your engineering team Help your team grow into a high-performing, self-organized unit Act as a sparring partner for the Product Owner and actively contribute to roadmap planning and prioritization Stay hands-on with the design, architecture, and implementation of backend and web services Make and own technical decisions, while communicating them clearly to stakeholders Improve agile processes within the team and continuously optimize the way of working Contribute to solution and domain design Strengthen engineering quality, good practices, and technical standards Take part in recruitment interviews and support the further development of the team Our offer Competitive salary on B2B contract Fully remote position Real impact and independence at work Individual career path Work-life balance A non-corporate atmosphere where innovation, personal growth, and teamwork thrive 100+ smart, curious & ambitious engineers What you bring Several years of experience in software development with .NET / C# At least 3 years of experience leading development teams, both technically and people-wise Experience using AI in the software development process Strong understanding of software design patterns, system architecture, and modern engineering practices A hands-on approach and the ability to stay close to the code when needed Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders A pragmatic mindset — you care about quality, but you also understand business priorities Fluent English, German is a plus Nice to have Experience with Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Redis, containers, Azure Cloud, CI/CD, Umbraco Experience working in a scale-up environment Knowledge of the financial market or financial products Benefits International Projects Small Teams Flat Structure Friendly Atmosphere Flexible Hours Individual Career Path We want your TALENT! Don’t hesitate and APPLY! We are happy to tell you more details about this position in a phone call. Our recruitment process is very fast and straightforward to ensure a great experience from the first interview to joining your dream team!

🏢 Summary: Lead the architecture and development of a native Windows desktop application, owning the full lifecycle from design to release while ensuring high performance, accessibility, and cross-version compatibility. The role focuses on building production-quality apps using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, and XAML, with deep integration into Windows accessibility frameworks. You will define best practices, resolve complex technical issues, and drive long-term technical direction for the Windows platform. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop application development, Experience with Windows App SDK and WinUI (or similar), Strong proficiency in C# and XAML, Experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32, WinRT, or COM), Deep understanding of .NET and native interop, Proven experience shipping production desktop applications, Strong knowledge of Windows accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation), Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms, Experience with memory management and multithreading or asynchronous programming, Experience leading technical design and conducting code reviews 📃 Skills: C#, XAML, C++, WinUI, Win32, WinRT, COM, .NET, WindowsAppSDK, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, AsynchronousProgramming, CI/CD, UnitTesting, IntegrationTesting, UIAutomationTesting, PerformanceOptimization, Localization, Telemetry, Logging 🏢 Description: Mission The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. What You'll Do Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and — when needed — C++. Define and enforce best practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities. Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases. Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions. An ideal candidate should have Required: 3+ years in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM). Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code. Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant). Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users. Preferred / Bonus: Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks. Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load). Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions. Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications. Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience. A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture — you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker. Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect). Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision. A purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people. The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.