About the job
About Speechify
Speechify builds tools that turn written content into audio, helping millions of people access information in ways that work for them. More than 50 million users rely on Speechify’s text-to-speech products to listen to PDFs, books, Google Docs, articles, and web pages. Our products are available on iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and the web. Recognition includes Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and the 2025 Apple Design Award for Inclusivity.
The company operates fully remotely, with a team of nearly 200 professionals. Team members include engineers, AI researchers, and specialists from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as leaders from top PhD programs and successful startups.
Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer – Windows/Desktop Applications
This Galway-based role focuses on building and maintaining Speechify’s native Windows desktop applications. The work centers on delivering reliable, accessible, and high-performing software for users on Windows 10, 11, and future versions.
What You Will Do
- Design and develop native Windows desktop apps using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar frameworks), C#, XAML, and C++ as needed.
- Define and maintain best practices for Windows desktop development, including code architecture, performance, memory management, responsive UI, and compatibility across Windows versions.
- Lead accessibility improvements by integrating and validating accessibility APIs, ensuring UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support are robust for users with disabilities.
- Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term platform strategy.
- Manage the full feature lifecycle: from concept and design through implementation, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance.
- Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and compatibility issues, recommending architectural changes where needed.
Location
Galway, Ireland (remote work environment)

