Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - The Hague, Netherlands

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The Hague

17 May 2026

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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - The Hague, Netherlands

Speechify seeks a Senior Software Engineer for Windows/Desktop Applications to lead native Windows app development in The Hague, Netherlands. The role involves designing, architecting, and building desktop apps using WinUI, C#, and C++, with a focus on accessibility and performance. Requires 3+ years of Windows development experience.

On-siteFull-timeSeniorWindows App SDKWinUI

Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - The Hague, Netherlands

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On-siteFull-timeSeniorWindows App SDK

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Windows App SDKWinUIC#XAMLC++Win32WinRTCOMMicrosoft UI AutomationOOPDesign PatternsMulti-threadingAsynchronous ProgrammingCode ReviewsAccessibility

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationMentoringUser-centric MindsetLeadership

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)

Automated TestingPerformance OptimizationLocalizationGlobalizationInternationalizationTelemetryAnalyticsCI/CDRelease PipelinesTechnical Debt Management

Key Responsibilities

•Lead 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 including code architecture, performance, and accessibility.
•Drive accessibility efforts integrating Microsoft UI Automation and supporting screen-readers and keyboard navigation.
•Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, and QA to shape feature planning and roadmap.
•Own full lifecycle of features from conception to release and maintenance.
•Identify and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues.

Senior Software EngineerWindows DesktopWinUIC#C++AccessibilitySpeechifyThe HagueFull-timeOn-site

Key Responsibilities

•Lead 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 including code architecture, performance, and accessibility.

•Drive accessibility efforts integrating Microsoft UI Automation and supporting screen-readers and keyboard navigation.

•Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, and QA to shape feature planning and roadmap.

•Own full lifecycle of features from conception to release and maintenance.

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