Senior Windows Desktop Architect & Lead Developer

Speechify

Providence (RI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Flat-structure engineering culture
Leadership opportunities
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Job summary

Speechify is seeking a seasoned Windows desktop engineer to lead design, architecture, and development of native applications using Windows App SDK and WinUI with C# and XAML.

You will enforce best practices, optimize performance, and drive accessibility across UI, ensuring cross-version compatibility from Windows 10 to 11+. Collaboration with designers, QA, and product teams is essential as you own features end-to-end.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years building Windows desktop apps with Windows App SDK and WinUI.
  • Strong understanding of .NET/native interop and app architecture.
  • Proven track record shipping production desktop software.
  • Experience implementing accessibility for Windows apps.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, architecture, and development of Windows desktop applications with C#/XAML.
  • Set best practices for architecture, performance, and cross-version compatibility.
  • Drive accessibility efforts across UI controls, focus, and screen readers.
  • Collaborate with product designers, QA, and stakeholders on roadmap.
  • Own features end-to-end from conception to maintenance.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex bugs and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Windows desktop development
C#
XAML
C++
WinUI
Accessibility
Design patterns
Team leadership
Communication skills

Tools

Windows App SDK
WinUI
Interop .NET and native

Job description

Speechify is seeking a seasoned Windows desktop engineer to lead design, architecture, and development of native applications using Windows App SDK and WinUI with C# and XAML.

You will enforce best practices, optimize performance, and drive accessibility across UI, ensuring cross-version compatibility from Windows 10 to 11+. Collaboration with designers, QA, and product teams is essential as you own features end-to-end.

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