4 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications

Speechify

Amsterdam

4 weeks ago

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Speechify is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of native Windows desktop applications. The role requires 3+ years of experience with Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, and XAML, with a strong focus on accessibility and performance. This is a fully remote position based in the Netherlands, offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape a product used by millions.

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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications

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RemoteFull-timeSeniorWindows App SDK

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

Remote

Experience Required

3 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Windows App SDKWinUIC#XAMLC++Win32WinRTCOM.NETMicrosoft UI AutomationObject-Oriented ProgrammingDesign PatternsData StructuresAlgorithmsMulti-threading

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCollaborationLeadershipUser-centric mindsetOwnershipProblem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)

UI automation testingPerformance optimizationLocalizationGlobalizationInternationalizationTelemetryAnalyticsCrash reportingLoggingError monitoringCI/CDRelease pipelinesDeployment strategies

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++.
•Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase.
•Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs, ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities.
•Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform.
•Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance.
•Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems.

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Key Responsibilities

•Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++.

•Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase.

•Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs, ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities.

•Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform.

•Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception → design → implementation → testing → release → maintenance.

•Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems.