Windows Desktop Architect for Performance & Accessibility

speechify; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role

Flat engineering culture

Lead opportunities

Job summary

Speechify is hiring a Windows desktop applications engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of native Windows apps using Windows App SDK, C#, and XAML. You will ensure performance, accessibility, and cross-version compatibility while collaborating with design, QA, and product teams.

You will own features end-to-end, drive architectural decisions, and mentor peers to deliver reliable, scalable software that serves millions of users worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Windows desktop app development with Windows App SDK and WinUI.
• Experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Windows architecture and interop between managed and native code.
• Proven track record shipping production desktop apps with emphasis on quality.
• Experience with accessibility APIs and inclusive software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and development of Windows desktop apps using Windows App SDK and C#.
• Enforce best practices for performance, memory, UI responsiveness, and cross-version compatibility.
• Drive accessibility efforts: keyboard navigation, screen readers, UI automation.
• Collaborate with product designers, QA, and stakeholders to shape UI/UX and roadmap.
• Own feature lifecycle from conception to maintenance and releases.
• Identify and resolve complex bugs, bottlenecks, and rendering issues.

Skills

Windows desktop

WinUI

C#

XAML

C++

Interop .NET/Native

Job description

Speechify is hiring a Windows desktop applications engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of native Windows apps using Windows App SDK, C#, and XAML. You will ensure performance, accessibility, and cross-version compatibility while collaborating with design, QA, and product teams.

You will own features end-to-end, drive architectural decisions, and mentor peers to deliver reliable, scalable software that serves millions of users worldwide.