About the job
About Speechify
Speechify builds text-to-speech tools that turn reading material, PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites, into audio content. More than 50 million people use Speechify’s products, which include apps for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome extension, and a web app. The company has received recognition from Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and was awarded Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
With a distributed team of nearly 200, Speechify brings together engineers, AI researchers, and leaders from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stripe, and Vercel, as well as experienced entrepreneurs. There is no central office; the team works remotely across the globe.
Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer – Windows/Desktop Applications
This role focuses on building and maintaining native Windows desktop applications. The position is based in Burlington, VT, USA.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design, architecture, and development of Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar frameworks), C#, XAML, and C++ where needed.
- Set and maintain standards for Windows desktop development, with attention to code structure, performance, memory management, responsive UI, compatibility across Windows 10/11+, and long-term maintainability.
- Drive accessibility by integrating and testing support for APIs such as Microsoft UI Automation, making sure applications are usable by people with disabilities.
- Work closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other partners to shape features, user experience, and the broader Windows platform strategy.
- Manage the full lifecycle of features: from concept and design through to implementation, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring each release meets quality and reliability standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, including bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering challenges, and compatibility concerns, recommending architectural or design changes as needed.

