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Senior Software Engineer - Windows/Desktop Applications

SpeechifyAlexandria, VA, USA
Remote Full-time

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Senior

Qualifications

Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and develop native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI (or equivalent frameworks), C#, XAML, and C++ as necessary. Establish and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development concerning code architecture, performance, 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 effective UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader compatibility, and overall usability for users with disabilities. Work closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to influence feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the strategic roadmap for the Windows platform. Oversee the complete lifecycle of features from conception through design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance, ensuring quality and consistency throughout. Diagnose and resolve intricate bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, and compatibility challenges while proposing robust architectural or design solutions.

About the job

About Speechify

Speechify builds text-to-speech tools that help over 50 million users turn written content into audio. From PDFs and books to Google Docs, news articles, and websites, our products make information more accessible and easier to retain. Our lineup includes apps for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome extension, and a web platform.

Recognition includes Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.

Our team is fully distributed, with nearly 200 people working remotely. Colleagues come from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and top academic programs such as Stanford. Collaboration and innovation drive our work, without the limits of a physical office.

About Speechify

Speechify is dedicated to removing barriers to reading through innovative text-to-speech technology. With a global team focused on inclusivity and user experience, we are at the forefront of transforming how people engage with written content.

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