Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications

As a Windows Desktop Application Developer at Speechify, your role will involve leading the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++ when required. You will be responsible for defining and enforcing best practices for Windows desktop development, driving accessibility efforts, collaborating with various stakeholders, taking ownership of features' full lifecycle, and identifying and resolving complex technical issues. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++ when needed. - Define and enforce best practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase. - Drive accessibility efforts and ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader support for users with disabilities. - Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. - Take ownership of the full lifecycle of features from conception to maintenance, ensuring quality, reliability, and consistency. - Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems. Qualifications Required:

• 3+ years of experience in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and ideally additional experience with native Windows code. - Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, accessibility APIs, and software engineering fundamentals. - Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications with a focus on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability. - Experience with accessibility APIs on Windows and dedication to building accessible and inclusive software. - Strong communication skills, ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus. - User-centric mindset with a focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users. At Speechify, you will have the opportunity to define architecture, shape the future of the Windows product, and directly influence millions of users. You will work in a collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture, with opportunities to lead, mentor others, and grow into broader technical leadership roles. You will have flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility in solving problems, owning features end-to-end, and contributing to the long-term product vision. Join us in our purpose-driven mission of building reliable, accessible, and user-centered software that makes a real difference for people. Speechify is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, where discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected statuses is not tolerated. As a Windows Desktop Application Developer at Speechify, your role will involve leading the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++ when required. You will be responsible for defining and enforcing best practices for Windows desktop development, driving accessibility efforts, collaborating with various stakeholders, taking ownership of features' full lifecycle, and identifying and resolving complex technical issues. Key Responsibilities: