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Senior Software Engineer - Windows/Desktop Applications

SpeechifyCollege Park, MD, USA
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, architect, and develop native Windows desktop applications utilizing the Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and optionally 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. Lead accessibility initiatives by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs (such as Microsoft UI Automation) and ensuring usability for users with disabilities through effective UI controls, focus management, and screen-reader compatibility. Work collaboratively with product designers, UX researchers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to influence feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the long-term roadmap for the Windows platform. Oversee the full lifecycle of features from conception through design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance, ensuring high quality, reliability, and consistency across updates. Diagnose and resolve intricate bugs, performance issues, memory leaks, and rendering challenges, proposing sound architectural or design solutions.

About the job

About Speechify

Speechify builds tools that remove barriers to reading and learning. More than 50 million people use our text-to-speech products to turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and web pages into audio. The result: faster reading, better retention, and a richer learning experience for our users.

Our product lineup includes apps for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome extension, and a web platform. Industry leaders have recognized our work: Google named us Chrome Extension of the Year, and Apple awarded us the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.

Our Team and Culture

Speechify operates as a fully distributed company with nearly 200 team members worldwide. Our group brings together frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and specialists with backgrounds from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stanford, Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and other high-growth organizations. There is no central office, everyone works remotely.

About Speechify

Speechify is at the forefront of transforming reading into an accessible and efficient experience. With a focus on inclusivity and innovation, we have created a suite of products that empowers users to overcome challenges related to reading. Our commitment to diversity and excellence drives our fully remote team as we continue to evolve and expand our offerings.

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