About the job
At Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers in learning. We empower over 50 million users with our innovative text-to-speech products, transforming reading materials – from PDFs to websites – into engaging audio, enabling faster and more effective comprehension. Our suite of products includes applications for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Recognized for our excellence, Speechify has been awarded the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity by Apple.
With a fully distributed workforce of nearly 200 professionals across the globe, we are proud to foster a collaborative environment free from office constraints. Our team consists of talented engineers and researchers from top-tier companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as distinguished academic backgrounds from renowned institutions such as Stanford.
- Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++ when necessary.
- Establish and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development, focusing on code architecture, performance optimization, memory management, responsive UI, and cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+).
- Pioneer accessibility initiatives by integrating and verifying support for accessibility APIs, ensuring a seamless user experience for individuals with disabilities.
- Work closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to define feature planning and long-term strategy for the Windows platform.
- Oversee the entire feature lifecycle from conception through to maintenance, guaranteeing quality and reliability in all releases.
- Diagnose complex bugs and performance issues, proposing effective architectural or design solutions.

