Speechify is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, and C#. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in Windows desktop application development and a deep understanding of Windows application architecture. Responsibilities include leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, and making architecture-level decisions. Speechify is a 100% distributed company with a flat-structure engineering culture and a purpose-driven mission to build software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI, and C#
- 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
- Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar)
- 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 and 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
Benefits
- A high-impact role with the opportunity to define architecture and shape the future of the Windows product
- A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture
- Opportunities to lead and grow into broader technical leadership
- Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility
- A purpose-driven mission to build software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered
