Senior Windows Desktop Architect & Lead Developer

Speechify; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

High-impact role

Flat-structure engineering culture

Leadership opportunities

Autonomy and responsibility

Purpose-driven mission

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.