20 May 2026

Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Rotterdam, Netherlands

Speechify

Rotterdam

20 May 2026

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Speechify seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead Windows desktop app development. The role involves designing native applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, and C++, with a focus on accessibility and performance. Requires 3+ years of Windows development experience and strong software engineering fundamentals.

On-siteFull-timeSeniorWindows App SDKWinUI

Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Rotterdam, Netherlands

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On-siteFull-timeSeniorWindows App SDK

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

3 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-Senior level

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Windows App SDKWinUIC#XAMLC++Win32WinRTCOMMicrosoft UI AutomationOOPDesign PatternsData StructuresAlgorithmsMulti-threadingAsynchronous Programming

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipMentoringUser-centric mindsetProblem solvingTechnical decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)

Automated TestingUI Automation TestsPerformance OptimizationLocalizationGlobalizationInternationalizationTelemetryAnalyticsCI/CDCrash Reporting

Key Responsibilities

•Lead design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications.
•Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development.
•Drive accessibility efforts integrating support for accessibility APIs.
•Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and stakeholders.
•Take ownership of full lifecycle of features from conception to maintenance.
•Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues.

Senior Software EngineerWindowsDesktop ApplicationsC#C++WinUIAccessibilitySpeechifyRotterdamOn-site

Key Responsibilities

•Lead design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications.

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

•Drive accessibility efforts integrating support for accessibility APIs.

•Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and stakeholders.

•Take ownership of full lifecycle of features from conception to maintenance.

•Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues.