Qualifications
What You’ll DoLead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications utilizing Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++ as needed. Establish and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development, focusing on code architecture, performance, memory optimization, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability. Champion accessibility initiatives by integrating and validating support for relevant accessibility APIs, ensuring usability for users with disabilities through effective UI controls, focus management, and screen-reader compatibility. Work collaboratively with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other key stakeholders to define feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Oversee the complete lifecycle of features from conception through to maintenance, guaranteeing quality, reliability, and consistency across all releases. Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues, proposing robust architectural and design solutions.
About the job
About Speechify
Speechify builds text-to-speech tools that help over 50 million people turn written content into audio. Our products convert PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into spoken word, making information more accessible and easier to retain.
The Speechify suite includes apps for iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and the web. Our Chrome extension earned Google’s Chrome 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, collaborating from locations around the world. We operate fully remotely, with no central office. The team includes frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and professionals from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, as well as alumni from top PhD programs and fast-growing startups.
About Speechify
Speechify is a pioneering tech company dedicated to eliminating reading barriers for learners worldwide. Our innovative text-to-speech solutions, which have garnered multiple awards for their inclusivity and user experience, are designed to enhance reading speed and comprehension for millions. With a fully remote team of highly skilled professionals, we are at the forefront of making reading accessible to everyone.