MissionAt Speechify, we strive to eliminate reading as a barrier to learning. With over 50 million users relying on our text-to-speech products, we transform any reading material—be it PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, or websites—into audio format. Our innovative offerings include applications for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and awarded Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity, we are leaders in accessibility and usability.Currently, our team consists of nearly 200 professionals working in a fully remote environment, with diverse expertise from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as top academic institutions such as Stanford. We are proud to have individuals from high-growth startups like Stripe and Vercel, as well as founders of their own ventures.What You’ll DoLead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications utilizing the Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and occasionally C++.Establish and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development, focusing on code architecture, performance, memory management, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability.Champion accessibility initiatives by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs, ensuring an inclusive experience for users with disabilities through effective UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader support.Engage collaboratively with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to refine feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the long-term roadmap for our Windows platform.Own the full lifecycle of features from conception through design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance, ensuring quality, reliability, and consistency.Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and compatibility issues, proposing robust architectural or design enhancements.

MissionAt 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.What You’ll DoLead 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.

MissionAt Speechify, we are dedicated to ensuring that reading is never an obstacle to learning. With over 50 million users, our text-to-speech solutions transform various content types—including PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio format, enhancing reading speed, comprehension, and retention.Our innovative products encompass an iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app. Recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and awarded the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity by Apple, we pride ourselves on our commitment to accessibility.Our team of nearly 200 talented individuals operates globally in a fully distributed environment, with no central office. Our diverse staff includes frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and experts from top-tier organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as graduates from prestigious institutions such as Stanford.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Department Head to join our team in Rastatt. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing departmental operations, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring the achievement of business objectives. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers in learning. With over 50 million users leveraging our innovative text-to-speech solutions, we empower individuals to transform any reading material—from PDFs and books to Google Docs and websites—into engaging audio formats. Our award-winning products, including the iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app, have garnered accolades such as Google’s Chrome Extension of the Year and the 2025 Apple Design Award for Inclusivity.We pride ourselves on being a fully distributed team of nearly 200 talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, including leading tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as esteemed universities like Stanford.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading as a barrier to learning. With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech products transform a variety of reading materials—ranging from PDFs and books to Google Docs and news articles—into audio format. This empowers users to read faster, absorb more, and retain information better. Our award-winning products include applications for iOS, Android, Mac, and a Chrome Extension, recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and awarded by Apple in 2025 for its design excellence in inclusivity.Our team of nearly 200 talented professionals operates in a fully distributed setting, with no physical office. Our diverse team includes frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and industry veterans from top companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as graduates from prestigious institutions such as Stanford and founders of successful startups like Stripe and Vercel.

MissionAt Speechify, we are dedicated to ensuring that reading is never a barrier to learning.With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech solutions transform any reading material—be it PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, or websites—into audio, facilitating faster reading, enhanced retention, and improved comprehension. Our suite includes iOS, Android, Mac applications, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Recognized as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and awarded the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity by Apple, Speechify is paving the way for accessible reading.Currently, nearly 200 talented individuals worldwide operate in a fully distributed format—Speechify has no physical office. Our diverse team comprises frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and experts hailing from tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni from prestigious programs such as Stanford and successful startups like Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.

Our MissionAt Speechify, we strive to eliminate reading barriers to enhance learning experiences. Our innovative text-to-speech solutions empower over 50 million users to effortlessly convert PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio format, enabling them to read faster and retain more information. Our suite of products includes iOS, Android, and Mac applications, as well as a Chrome extension and web app. Recognized with accolades such as Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity, Speechify is committed to creating accessible reading solutions for all.With a diverse team of nearly 200 professionals working in a fully distributed environment, we unite talents from top tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as leading academic institutions and dynamic startups.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate the barriers that reading can impose on learning. We empower over 50 million users with our innovative text-to-speech products that transform any reading material—be it PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, or websites—into engaging audio content. Our suite of products includes the Speechify iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app. Recently, we were honored to be named Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and received Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.With a global team of nearly 200 distributed professionals, Speechify operates without a central office. Our talented team comprises frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and thought leaders from major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as high-growth startups such as Stripe and Vercel, alongside many successful entrepreneurs.What You’ll DoLead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and C++ as required.Establish and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development, ensuring excellence in 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 relevant accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation), ensuring our applications are usable for all, including those with disabilities.Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to influence feature planning, user interface/experience architecture, and the long-term strategy for the Windows platform.Oversee the entire feature lifecycle: conception, design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance, ensuring quality, reliability, and consistency in all releases.Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, and compatibility problems, proposing robust architectural or design solutions as necessary.

Our MissionAt Speechify, we strive to eliminate barriers to learning through innovative reading solutions.With over 50 million users, our text-to-speech products convert various content such as PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio, enabling users to read faster, retain more information, and enjoy an enriched learning experience. Our offerings include an iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app. Recognized for excellence, Speechify was awarded the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity by Apple.Currently, our global team of nearly 200 operates in a fully remote environment, with no physical offices. Our team includes front-end and back-end engineers, AI researchers, and talented individuals from leading tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as graduates from prestigious institutions such as Stanford and founders of successful startups.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers to learning. With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech solutions transform various reading materials—such as PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio, empowering users to enhance their reading speed and retention. Our product suite includes applications for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Recently, we were honored with Google’s Chrome Extension of the Year award and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.Our decentralized team of nearly 200 talented individuals work from various locations across the globe, contributing their expertise from tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as from leading academic institutions such as Stanford and dynamic startups like Stripe and Vercel.What You’ll DoLead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and C++ as necessary.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 relevant accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation), ensuring usability for users with disabilities through effective focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader support.Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to refine feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the strategic roadmap for the Windows platform.Oversee the full lifecycle of features from conception to maintenance, ensuring quality, reliability, and consistency throughout.Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, performance issues, memory leaks, and compatibility challenges, proposing robust architectural solutions.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to ensure that reading is never an obstacle to learning. We empower over 50 million users globally with our innovative text-to-speech products, enabling them to convert various content formats—such as PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio. This facilitates quicker reading, improved retention, and enhanced comprehension. Our product suite includes a highly-rated iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web application. Speechify has received accolades such as the Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity from Apple.Currently, our team consists of nearly 200 dedicated professionals working in a fully remote environment, with no physical office. Our diverse team includes frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and experts from leading technology firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni from prestigious institutions like Stanford, and notable startups such as Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.What You’ll DoTake the lead in designing, architecting, and developing native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and occasionally C++.Establish and enforce best practices for Windows desktop development, focusing on code architecture, performance optimization, memory management, responsive UI design, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and long-term maintainability.Champion accessibility initiatives by implementing and validating support for accessibility APIs (including Microsoft UI Automation), ensuring that UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and overall usability meet the needs of users with disabilities.Work collaboratively with product designers, UX researchers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to define feature specifications, UI/UX architecture, and the strategic roadmap for the Windows platform.Oversee the entire lifecycle of features from conception to release, ensuring high quality, reliability, and consistency across all product updates.Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and compatibility issues, while proposing robust architectural or design solutions.

About UsAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers to enhance learning experiences. With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech products transform a variety of content—PDFs, books, Google Docs, articles, and websites—into audio formats to boost reading speed, comprehension, and retention. Our award-winning offerings span across platforms such as iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and the web, recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and honored with the 2025 Apple Design Award for Inclusivity.Operating in a fully remote environment, our diverse team of nearly 200 professionals includes frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and experts from renowned companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, along with leaders from prestigious PhD programs and successful startups.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and develop high-quality native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar frameworks), 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+).Champion accessibility initiatives by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs, ensuring that UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen reader functionality meet the needs of users with disabilities.Work collaboratively with product designers, UX researchers, QA specialists, and stakeholders to influence feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term strategies for the Windows platform.Oversee the entire feature lifecycle from conception through design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance to guarantee quality and consistency.Troubleshoot and resolve intricate bugs, performance issues, memory leaks, and compatibility challenges while proposing effective architectural solutions.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers to learning. With over 50 million users, we empower individuals to transform any text—be it PDFs, books, Google Docs, articles, or websites—into audio, enhancing their reading speed, retention, and comprehension. Our award-winning text-to-speech products include applications for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and by Apple as the 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity, our tools are designed for everyone.Our diverse team of nearly 200 professionals operates fully remotely, comprising frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and experts from top-tier companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni from prestigious PhD programs and successful startups.What You’ll DoArchitect, design, and develop cutting-edge native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar frameworks), C#, XAML, with C++ when necessary.Implement and uphold best practices in Windows desktop development, focusing on architecture, performance, memory management, responsive UI, and cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+).Champion accessibility initiatives by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs (like Microsoft UI Automation), ensuring usability for all users, including those with disabilities.Work collaboratively with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and stakeholders to guide feature planning and the long-term vision for the Windows platform.Oversee the complete feature lifecycle from conception through design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance, ensuring high quality and consistency in all versions.Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges including bugs, performance issues, and compatibility problems, while proposing effective architectural solutions.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers, ensuring that everyone can access learning without limitations.With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech solutions transform various reading materials—PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites—into audio formats, enhancing speed, comprehension, and retention. Our suite of products includes iOS, Android, Mac apps, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Speechify has been recognized as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and honored with the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity by Apple.Our team, consisting of nearly 200 talented individuals from diverse backgrounds including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and various high-growth startups, operates in a fully remote and distributed environment.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers and enhance learning experiences. With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech products allow individuals to convert various reading materials—such as PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio format. Our suite of products includes iOS and Android applications, a Mac app, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and awarded the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity by Apple, Speechify is dedicated to making reading accessible for everyone.Join a vibrant team of nearly 200 professionals from diverse backgrounds, including alumni from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as leading academic institutions like Stanford. Our fully distributed work environment fosters collaboration across front-end and back-end engineers, AI research scientists, and other talented individuals dedicated to driving innovation.What You’ll DoLead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and C++ as necessary.Establish and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development, covering code architecture, performance optimization, memory management, responsive UI, 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 UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader compatibility, and overall usability for users with disabilities.Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA testers, and other stakeholders to influence feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the long-term roadmap for the Windows platform.Oversee the complete lifecycle of features from conception to design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance, ensuring high quality, reliability, and consistency across all releases.Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering challenges, or compatibility issues, while proposing effective architectural or design solutions.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers in learning. With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech solutions help transform various reading materials—such as PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio formats, enabling faster and more effective reading experiences. Our product suite includes iOS and Android apps, a Mac application, a Chrome extension, and a web application. Recognized for our contributions to inclusivity, we are proud to have been named the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and to have received Apple’s 2025 Design Award.Our team of nearly 200 talented individuals operates in a fully remote environment, collaborating from around the globe. Our engineers and researchers come from prestigious companies and institutions such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and leading PhD programs from Stanford, as well as high-growth startups like Stripe and Vercel.What You’ll DoTake the lead in designing, architecting, and developing native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++ as necessary.Establish and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development, focusing on code architecture, performance, memory management, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability.Champion accessibility efforts by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs, ensuring usability for individuals with disabilities through effective UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader compatibility.Work collaboratively with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to define feature planning, UI/UX design, and long-term strategies for the Windows platform.Oversee the entire lifecycle of features from conception to maintenance, ensuring quality, reliability, and consistency in releases.Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to bugs, performance, memory leaks, rendering challenges, or compatibility problems, proposing robust architectural or design solutions.

MissionAt Speechify, we are dedicated to ensuring that reading is never a barrier to learning.With over 50 million users globally, Speechify’s text-to-speech solutions transform various reading materials—such as PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio, empowering users to read more efficiently and retain information better. Our innovative suite includes apps for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Recently, Speechify was honored as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and received Apple’s prestigious 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.Currently, our team consists of nearly 200 professionals working remotely, comprising frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and talents from tech giants including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as esteemed PhD programs like Stanford and high-growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.

Our MissionAt Speechify, we believe that reading should never be a hurdle to learning. Our innovative text-to-speech technology empowers over 50 million users to transform their reading experience, whether it's PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, or websites, into audio format. This allows them to absorb information more efficiently and retain knowledge better. Our accolades include recognition as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity from Apple.With a fully remote team of nearly 200 professionals from diverse backgrounds, including seasoned engineers and AI researchers from industry giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as graduates from prestigious institutions like Stanford, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of accessibility and technology.

MissionAt Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers to enhance learning opportunities for everyone.With over 50 million users leveraging Speechify’s innovative text-to-speech technology, we transform various reading materials—PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio formats. Our product lineup includes iOS, Android, Mac applications, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Recognized as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and awarded the Apple 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity, Speechify is at the forefront of accessibility in technology.Our team, comprising nearly 200 professionals worldwide, operates in a fully distributed environment without a central office. Our engineers and researchers hail from prestigious organizations such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as esteemed educational institutions like Stanford and successful startups like Stripe and Vercel.What You’ll DoLead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar frameworks), C#, XAML, and occasionally C++.Establish and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development, focusing on code architecture, performance, memory efficiency, responsive UI, compatibility across Windows versions (10/11+), and maintainability.Champion accessibility initiatives: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation), ensuring compliance with usability standards for users with disabilities.Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to influence feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the long-term Windows platform roadmap.Own the complete lifecycle of features from conception to maintenance, ensuring quality and consistency across all releases.Diagnose and resolve intricate bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and compatibility issues, while proposing sound architectural solutions.