About the job
About Speechify
Speechify builds tools to break down reading barriers in education and daily life. Over 50 million people use our text-to-speech products to convert everything from PDFs to news articles into audio, making information more accessible and easier to retain. Our platform spans iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web. Recent recognition includes Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and a 2025 Design Award from Apple for our work in inclusivity.
The team includes nearly 200 remote colleagues, engineers, AI researchers, and professionals from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni from Stanford and other top universities.
Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications
This role focuses on building and shaping Speechify’s native Windows desktop applications. The work centers on delivering accessible, high-quality software that serves a diverse user base.
What You Will Do
- Design, architect, and develop native Windows desktop apps using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar frameworks), C#, XAML, and at times C++.
- Set and maintain standards for Windows desktop development with attention to architecture, performance, memory management, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability.
- Drive accessibility by integrating relevant APIs so the application is usable for everyone, including people with disabilities.
- Work closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other teams to shape features and influence the Windows platform roadmap.
- Manage the full feature lifecycle, from initial idea through development, release, and ongoing maintenance, to ensure reliability and quality.
- Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, including bugs, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility challenges, while suggesting effective architectural improvements.
Location
Atlanta, GA, USA

