Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onMonroe Harbor, 400, East Monroe Street, Jewelers Row, Loop, Chicago, South Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60603, United States
Mission
The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more.
Speechify's 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.
Today, 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.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Monroe Harbor, 400, East Monroe Street, Jewelers Row, Loop, Chicago, South Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60603, United States
Chicago, Illinois
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDefine and enforce best practices for code architecture, performance, memory usage, and cross-version compatibility
- check_circleCollaborate with product designers, UX researchers, and QA to shape feature planning and UI/UX architecture
- check_circleIdentify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and rendering issues
- check_circleLead design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++
- check_circleTake ownership of the full feature lifecycle from conception and design through testing, release, and maintenance
- check_circleDrive accessibility efforts by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs and screen-reader functionality
Requirements
- verified3+ years Windows desktop application development
- verifiedExperience with Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML
- verifiedExperience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM)
- verifiedDeep understanding of Windows application architecture
- verifiedExperience with accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation)
- verifiedStrong software engineering fundamentals (OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading)
- verifiedExperience leading technical design and mentoring engineers
- verifiedUnited States based
Nice to Have
Experience with writing automated tests for UI (unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests) and familiarity with relevant testing frameworks. Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load). Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, and accessibility for multiple regions. Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications. Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management.
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Day-to-day, the Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications at Speechify will define and enforce best practices for code architecture, performance, memory usage, and cross-version compatibility; collaborate with product designers, ux researchers, and qa to shape feature planning and ui/ux architecture; identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and rendering issues; and lead design, architecture, and development of native windows desktop applications using windows app sdk, winui, c#, xaml, and c++.
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To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications at Speechify position, applicants should have: 3+ years Windows desktop application development; Experience with Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML; Experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM); Deep understanding of Windows application architecture; Experience with accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation); and Strong software engineering fundamentals (OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading).
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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications at Speechify is based in Monroe Harbor, 400, East Monroe Street, Jewelers Row, Loop, Chicago, South Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60603, United States. This is a remote role.
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Speechify has listed this Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications role as remote.
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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications at Speechify typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications at Speechify include Windows App SDK; Winui; C#; Xaml; Win32; Winrt; Com; and .net.
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About Speechify
Speechify operates within the software development industry as a remote-first organization specializing in voice artificial intelligence solutions. The company provides a comprehensive assistant platform capable of reading, typing, speaking, and answering user queries. With a user base exceeding 50 million, Speechify transforms text into audio by processing Google Docs, PDFs, webpages, and books. The technology supports over 60 languages and utilizes more than 1,000 lifelike voices to deliver content at speeds up to 4.5 times normal pace.
The platform integrates advanced text-to-speech, voice typing dictation, and context-aware voice assistant capabilities. Users can dictate emails, essays, or prompts directly into any website, significantly increasing typing efficiency. The service features a synchronized library that works across desktop and mobile devices, allowing seamless transitions between platforms. Additional tools include screenshot-to-audio conversion, a floating widget for distraction-free access, and active highlighting for reading along. The system also offers interactive capabilities, enabling users to ask questions about documents on their screen for summaries or quizzes.
Speechify continues to expand its team across all roles, maintaining an open hiring policy for remote talent. The company focuses on delivering a unified subscription experience that syncs across all devices, ensuring accessibility for diverse user needs.
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