Senior Windows Desktop Architect & Lead Engineer

speechify; Greater London; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Speechify is seeking an experienced Windows desktop architect/developer to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of native Windows applications. You will ensure performance, reliability, accessibility, and maintainability while collaborating with product designers, QA, and cross-functional teams.

You will own end-to-end feature delivery, mentor teammates, and help shape the long-term Windows platform roadmap in a distributed, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop apps.
• Define best practices for code architecture, performance, and compatibility.
• Drive accessibility efforts and ensure keyboard navigation and screen-reader support.
• Collaborate with product designers, QA, and stakeholders on roadmap.
• Own features end-to-end from conception to maintenance and release.
• Identify and resolve complex bugs, memory issues, and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Windows App SDK

WinUI

C#

XAML

C++

Interop .NET/Native

Design patterns

Multi-threading

Communication skills

User-centered design

Tools

Win32/WinRT/COM

UI Automation

Testing frameworks

Job description

Speechify is seeking an experienced Windows desktop architect/developer to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of native Windows applications. You will ensure performance, reliability, accessibility, and maintainability while collaborating with product designers, QA, and cross-functional teams.

You will own end-to-end feature delivery, mentor teammates, and help shape the long-term Windows platform roadmap in a distributed, remote-first environment.