Senior Windows Desktop Engineer — Remote, WinUI & C#

Clutch Canada; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in problem-solving

Opportunities for leadership

Job summary

Clutch Canada in Minneapolis is seeking a Windows Desktop Applications Engineer to lead the design and development of native Windows applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience in C#, XAML, and Windows App SDK, along with a proven track record in building accessible software. This role offers a high-impact position with opportunities to define architecture and influence user experiences. The salary range is $140,000–$200,000 USD annually, plus bonuses and stock options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Windows desktop application development using relevant frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Windows application architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and shipping production-quality desktop applications.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience leading technical design and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications.
• Enforce best practices for Windows desktop development.
• Drive accessibility efforts and validate support for accessibility APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feature planning.
• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of features.

Skills

Windows desktop application development

C#

XAML

Accessibility APIs

Software engineering fundamentals

Tools

Windows App SDK

WinUI

C++

.NET

Job description

Clutch Canada in Minneapolis is seeking a Windows Desktop Applications Engineer to lead the design and development of native Windows applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience in C#, XAML, and Windows App SDK, along with a proven track record in building accessible software. This role offers a high-impact position with opportunities to define architecture and influence user experiences. The salary range is $140,000–$200,000 USD annually, plus bonuses and stock options.