Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Everett, USASpeechify • United States

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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Everett, USA

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divh2Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications/h2pThe mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning./ppOver 50 million people use Speechifys text-to-speech products to turn whatever theyre reading PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechifys text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity./ppToday, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies/ppWhat Youll Do/pulliLead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and when needed C++./liliDefine and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability./liliDrive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities./liliCollaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform./liliTake ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception ? design ? implementation ? testing ? release ? maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases./liliIdentify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems and propose robust architectural or design solutions./li/ulpAn ideal candidate should have/pulli3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM)./liliDeep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code./liliProven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability./liliStrong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software./liliExcellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant)./liliExperience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions./liliStrong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus./liliA user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users./li/ulpWhat we offer/pulliA high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience./liliA collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker./liliOpportunities to lead mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect)./liliFlexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision./liliA purpose-driven mission: building software thats reliable, accessible, and user-centered making a real difference for people./li/ulpThe United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience/p/div

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