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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications

Speechify Eugene, OR

Eugene, OR

Today

$140k - $200k/yr Full time Senior .NET C Sharp

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Job Description

Speechify offers a high-impact Windows desktop engineering role that puts you at the center of shaping a critical product used by millions. You will lead design, architecture, and development of native Windows applications, owning features end-to-end on the Speechify Windows platform. Our team operates in a 100% distributed setup with nearly 200 professionals worldwide, delivering advanced text-to-speech solutions across iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and Web apps. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, flat culture where engineers are builders and decision-makers, with opportunities to mentor others and grow into broader technical leadership. The work combines autonomy, responsibility, and a clear focus on reliability, accessibility, and user-centric software that makes reading easier for people everywhere.

Benefits and culture

Influence the Windows product architecture and user experience for millions of users in a high-impact role.
Collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture where you contribute as a builder and decision-maker.
Career growth opportunities to lead, mentor, and advance toward technical leadership roles such as Tech Lead or Architect.
Flexibility and ownership to define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to the long-term product vision.
A purpose-driven mission focused on reliability, accessibility, and user-centered software that makes reading easier.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and, when needed, C++.
Define and enforce Windows desktop development best practices across the codebase, covering architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability.
Drive accessibility efforts by integrating and validating support for Windows accessibility APIs, ensuring proper focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader compatibility, and usable controls for all users.
Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the Windows platform roadmap.
Own the full lifecycle of features from conception and design through implementation, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance to ensure quality and consistency across releases.
Identify and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems, proposing robust architectural or design improvements.

Requirements

3+ years of Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML; ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM).
Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed (.NET) and native code.
Proven track record shipping production-quality desktop applications with emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Strong experience with Windows accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation) and a commitment to accessible software.
Solid software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multi-threading or asynchronous programming where relevant.
Experience leading technical design, mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions.
Strong communication skills, ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate across teams, and drive consensus.
User-centric mindset focused on delivering polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users.

Technologies

Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, C++, Win32/WinRT/COM, .NET interop, Microsoft UI Automation

Location and compensation

Location: Eugene, OR (onsite)

Salary: USD 140,000 - 200,000 per year, plus bonus and stock depending on experience

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Today

Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications

Speechify Boulder City, NV

Boulder City, NV

Today

$140k - $200k/yr Full time Senior .NET Applications

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Steer the creation of native Windows desktop applications by guiding architecture and implementation with Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), using C# and XAML, with C++ involvement as needed.
Set and uphold best practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase, covering architecture, performance, memory efficiency, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability.
Lead accessibility initiatives by integrating and validating support for Windows accessibility APIs such as Microsoft UI Automation; ensure controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and inclusive usability.
Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and the Windows platform roadmap.
Own end-to-end feature lifecycles from concept through design, implementation, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring quality and consistency across releases.
Identify and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering or compatibility issues, and propose robust architectural or design improvements.

Requirements

Minimum three years of Windows desktop development experience using Windows App SDK and WinUI (or similar), with C# and XAML; ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM).
Strong understanding of Windows app architecture, including interop between managed (.NET) and native code.
Proven track record delivering production-grade desktop applications with emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Extensive experience with Windows accessibility APIs such as Microsoft UI Automation, and a commitment to accessible software.
Solid software engineering fundamentals including OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multi-threading or asynchronous programming as appropriate.
Experience guiding technical design, mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture level decisions.
Excellent communication skills to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate across teams, and drive consensus.
User-centric mindset focused on delivering polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users.

Technologies

Windows App SDK
WinUI
C#
XAML
C++
Win32/WinRT/COM
Microsoft UI Automation

Benefits

Significant impact on the Windows product architecture and user experience that reaches millions of users.
Collaborative, flat engineering culture that values hands-on building and technical decision making.
Opportunities to lead, mentor others, and influence technical direction with potential growth into roles such as Tech Lead or Architect.
Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility to define how to solve problems, own features end to end, and contribute to long term product vision.
A purpose driven mission focused on reliability, accessibility, and user centered software that makes a real difference.

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3d ago

Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications

Speechify Portland, OR

Portland, OR

3d ago

$140k - $200k/yr Full time Senior .NET C Sharp

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Job Description

Senior Software Engineer to design and develop native Windows desktop applications for Speechify using Windows App SDK and WinUI, with a focus on accessibility, performance, cross-version compatibility, and a long-term Windows platform roadmap.

Location

Portland, OR (onsite)

Salary

USD 140,000 - 200,000 per year, plus Bonus and Stock depending on experience

Responsibilities

Lead 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++.
Define and enforce best practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability.
Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (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.
Collaborate 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.
Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception, design, implementation, testing, release, maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases.
Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions.

Requirements

3+ years 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).
Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code.
Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software.
Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant).
Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions.
Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus.
A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users.

Technologies

Windows App SDK
WinUI
C#
XAML
C++
Win32
WinRT
COM
.NET
Microsoft UI Automation

Benefits

High impact: shape the architecture and future of Speechify's Windows product, influencing what millions of users experience.
Collaborative, engineering-driven culture where you act as a maker and decision-maker, not just a coder.
Opportunities to lead: mentor peers, steer technical direction, and grow toward broader technical leadership roles such as Tech Lead or Architect.
Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: own problems end-to-end and contribute to the long-term product vision.
Purpose-driven mission: build reliable, accessible, user-centered software that makes a real difference.

How to apply

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Diversity and Inclusion

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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