Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Cary, NC, USA

🏢 Summary: Senior Windows desktop engineering role focused on designing and building accessible, high-performance native applications using WinUI, C#, XAML, and Windows App SDK. The position involves architecture ownership, cross-functional collaboration, accessibility implementation, and full lifecycle delivery for desktop features. The role also includes technical leadership, performance optimization, and mentoring within a distributed engineering environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop application development, Experience with Windows App SDK, Experience with WinUI or similar UI frameworks, Proficiency in C#, Proficiency in XAML, Experience with native Windows development, Understanding of .NET and native code interop, Experience shipping production desktop applications, Knowledge of Windows accessibility APIs, Strong OOP and software engineering fundamentals, Experience with multi-threading or asynchronous programming, Technical design and architecture leadership, Code review and mentoring experience, Strong cross-functional communication skills, User-centric development mindset 📃 Skills: C#, XAML, C++, WinUI, Win32, WinRT, COM, .NET, OOP, UIAutomation, Multithreading, CI/CD, Testing, Accessibility, Telemetry, Analytics, 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. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting. 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. - 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). - Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming. - Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. - User-centric mindset focused on polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences. Preferred / Bonus: - Experience with automated UI testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and UI automation tests. - Experience with desktop performance optimization, including memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, and high-DPI support. - Experience with localization, globalization, internationalization, and accessibility across regions. - Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring. - Experience shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies. - Ability to own feature areas long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer - High-impact role with influence over Windows product architecture and user experience. - Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities to contribute to technical direction. - Opportunities to mentor engineers and grow into broader technical leadership roles. - Flexibility, autonomy, and end-to-end ownership of features. - Mission-driven work focused on reliable, accessible, and user-centered software. Salary range: 140,000-200,000 USD/year + bonus + stock depending on experience. Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.

🏢 Summary: Senior Windows desktop engineering role focused on designing and building accessible, high-performance native applications using WinUI, C#, XAML, and Windows App SDK. The position involves architecture ownership, accessibility implementation, performance optimization, and leading end-to-end feature development for Speechify’s Windows platform. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop application development, Windows App SDK experience, WinUI experience, C# proficiency, XAML proficiency, Knowledge of C++ and Win32/WinRT/COM, Understanding of .NET and native code interop, Experience shipping production desktop applications, Accessibility API experience on Windows, OOP and design patterns knowledge, Data structures and algorithms knowledge, Memory management skills, Multithreading or asynchronous programming experience, Technical leadership and code review experience, Cross-functional collaboration skills 📃 Skills: Windows, WinUI, C#, XAML, C++, .NET, Win32, WinRT, COM, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, CI/CD, Testing, Localization, Telemetry, Analytics, 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. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting. 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, and maintenance. - Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems. An ideal candidate should have Required: - 3+ years in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML. - Experience with native Windows code including C++, Win32, WinRT, or COM. - Deep understanding of Windows application architecture and interop between managed code (.NET) and native code. - Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications. - Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows including Microsoft UI Automation. - Strong software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multithreading or asynchronous programming. - Experience leading technical design, mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - User-centric mindset focused on polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences. Preferred / Bonus: - Experience writing automated UI tests including unit, integration, and UI automation tests. - Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps. - 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. - Ability to own feature areas long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer - High-impact role influencing the future of the Windows product used by millions. - Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities for technical leadership. - Flexibility, autonomy, and ownership of features end-to-end. - Purpose-driven mission focused on reliable, accessible, and user-centered software. - Salary range: 140,000–200,000 USD/year + bonus + stock depending on experience. Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.

🏢 Summary: Senior Windows desktop engineer role focused on designing and building accessible, high-performance native Windows applications using WinUI, C#, XAML, and related Microsoft technologies. The position includes architecture ownership, accessibility implementation, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration across the full software lifecycle. The role also offers technical leadership opportunities in a fully distributed engineering environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop application development, Experience with Windows App SDK, Experience with WinUI or similar UI frameworks, Proficiency in C#, Proficiency in XAML, Experience with native Windows development, Understanding of Win32, WinRT, or COM, Knowledge of .NET and native code interoperability, Experience shipping production desktop applications, Experience with Windows accessibility APIs, Knowledge of OOP and design patterns, Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, Experience with memory management, Experience with multithreading or asynchronous programming, Experience leading technical design and code reviews, Strong cross-functional communication skills 📃 Skills: Windows, WinUI, C#, XAML, C++, .NET, Win32, WinRT, COM, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, Accessibility, CI/CD, Testing, Telemetry, Analytics, 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. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting. 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. - 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 dedication to building accessible and inclusive 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 architecture-level decisions. - Strong communication skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams. - User-centric mindset focused on polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences. Preferred / Bonus: - Experience writing automated UI tests, integration tests, and UI automation tests. - Experience with desktop app performance optimization, including memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, and 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. - Ability to own feature areas long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What we offer - High-impact role with influence over the Windows product architecture and user experience. - Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities for technical leadership. - Flexibility, autonomy, and ownership of end-to-end features. - Purpose-driven work focused on accessible and reliable software. - Salary range: 140,000–200,000 USD/year + bonus + stock depending on experience. Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.

🏢 Summary: Senior Windows desktop engineer role focused on architecting and building accessible, high-performance native Windows applications using WinUI, C#, XAML, and related Microsoft technologies. The position involves end-to-end ownership of features, technical leadership, performance optimization, and collaboration across design, QA, and engineering teams in a fully distributed environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years Windows desktop application development, Experience with Windows App SDK, Experience with WinUI or similar UI frameworks, Proficiency in C#, Proficiency in XAML, Experience with native Windows development, Knowledge of C++, Understanding of Win32, WinRT, or COM, Understanding of .NET and native code interop, Experience building production-quality desktop applications, Knowledge of accessibility APIs on Windows, Knowledge of OOP and design patterns, Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, Experience with memory management, Experience with multithreading or asynchronous programming, Experience leading technical design and code reviews, Strong cross-functional communication skills 📃 Skills: Windows, WinUI, C#, XAML, C++, .NET, Win32, WinRT, COM, UIAutomation, OOP, Multithreading, CI/CD, Telemetry, Analytics, Localization, Globalization, 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. 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 the full lifecycle of features: conception, design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance. - Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems. An Ideal Candidate Should Have Required: - 3+ years in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML. - Additional experience with native Windows code such as C++, Win32, WinRT, or 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. - Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows. - Excellent software engineering fundamentals including OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multithreading or asynchronous programming. - Experience leading technical design, mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - User-centric mindset focused on polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences. Preferred / Bonus: - Experience writing automated UI tests including unit, integration, and UI automation tests. - Experience with desktop application performance optimization. - Experience with localization, globalization, and accessibility for multiple regions. - Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring. - Experience shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies. - Ability to own feature areas long term including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management. What We Offer - High-impact role influencing the Windows product used by millions of users. - Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities to lead and mentor. - Flexibility, autonomy, and ownership of features end-to-end. - Purpose-driven mission focused on reliable, accessible, and user-centered software. - Salary range: 140,000–200,000 USD per year plus bonus and stock depending on experience. Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.

🏢 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.