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Senior Software Engineer - Windows/Desktop Applications

SpeechifySan Jose, CA, USA
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Proven experience in designing, architecting, and developing native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and, when necessary, C++. Strong knowledge of best practices in Windows desktop development, including code architecture, performance optimization, memory management, responsive UI design, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Experience driving accessibility initiatives, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards by integrating support for APIs like Microsoft UI Automation and enhancing usability for users with disabilities. Collaborative mindset to work closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and key stakeholders to inform feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the strategic roadmap for the Windows platform. Ability to oversee the complete lifecycle of software features, from conception and design to implementation, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability. Proficient in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving intricate bugs, performance issues, memory leaks, and compatibility challenges, with the capacity to propose effective architectural or design improvements.

About the job

About Speechify

Speechify builds tools that help people read and learn with fewer barriers. Over 50 million users rely on our text-to-speech technology to turn written content, PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites, into audio. Our products are available on iOS, Android, Mac, and as a Chrome Extension. Google named our Chrome Extension the Extension of the Year, and Apple recognized us with the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.

Our Team and Culture

Nearly 200 people work at Speechify, bringing experience from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and leading PhD programs such as Stanford. We operate as a fully distributed team, prioritizing collaboration and innovation without a central office.

About Speechify

Speechify is dedicated to making reading accessible for everyone, ensuring that individuals can learn without limitations. Our cutting-edge text-to-speech technology empowers millions of users to engage with written content in a new way, fostering a more inclusive and effective learning environment.

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