Speechify is looking to solve the problem of reading being a barrier to learning by developing native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C, XAML, and C++
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 an 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 with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks
- Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load)
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: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability
- Drive 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
- 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
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems — and propose robust architectural or design solutions
- Lead technical design, mentor other engineers, conduct code reviews, and make architecture-level decisions
Other
- 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
- Ability to work in a 100% distributed setting
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related field
- Ability to refer others for the role
