About the job
At Speechify, we believe that reading should never hinder learning. Our innovative text-to-speech products empower over 50 million users to convert any written content—be it PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, or websites—into audio, enabling them to read faster, comprehend more, and retain information effectively. Our offerings include a robust suite of applications: iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Recently recognized as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and honored with the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity by Apple, Speechify is at the forefront of accessibility technology.
Our dedicated team of nearly 200 professionals operates in a fully remote environment, embracing a diverse range of talents from leading tech firms such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as esteemed academic institutions like Stanford. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making reading accessible for everyone.
- Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar frameworks), C#, XAML, and C++ as needed.
- Establish and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development, focusing on code architecture, performance optimization, memory management, responsive UI design, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability.
- Champion accessibility initiatives by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation), ensuring usability for all users, including those with disabilities.
- Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to inform feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term strategic direction for the Windows platform.
- Take ownership of the complete feature lifecycle, from conception and design through implementation, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring quality and consistency across all releases.
- Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, including bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and compatibility issues, while proposing effective architectural or design solutions.

