About the job
About Speechify
Speechify builds text-to-speech tools that help people overcome reading barriers. Over 50 million users depend on Speechify to turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio. The product lineup includes iOS and Android apps, a Mac app, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Speechify has earned recognition such as Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
The team is fully remote and includes nearly 200 professionals: engineers (front-end and back-end), AI researchers, and others with experience at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stanford, Stripe, Vercel, and more.
Role Overview
Speechify seeks a Senior Software Engineer focused on Windows desktop applications. This role leads the design, development, and architecture of native Windows apps, using technologies like Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and sometimes C++. The position shapes best practices for performance, maintainability, and compatibility across Windows versions, while also advancing accessibility goals.
What You Will Do
- Design and build high-quality Windows desktop applications
- Define and uphold coding standards and best practices
- Improve accessibility features and ensure compliance with accessibility frameworks
- Work closely with designers, UX researchers, and QA to align on features and long-term vision
- Oversee the full lifecycle of features from concept through maintenance
- Diagnose complex issues and deliver solid solutions
Location
This position is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

