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Senior Software Engineer (Windows/Desktop Applications)
Speechify·Cambridge, United Kingdom·Hybrid·Full-time
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the pitchJoin our team as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Windows/Desktop Applications. In this role, you will lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications. You will define and enforce best practices for Windows desktop development, drive accessibility efforts, and collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle of features, identify and resolve complex bugs, and ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows desktop application development, a user-centric mindset, and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software.
Role
posted by company- Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant)
- Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions
- Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus
- 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML — and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM)
- A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users
- Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software
- Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code
- Experience with writing automated tests for UI — unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks
- Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load)
- Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions
- Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications
- Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management
Key responsibilities
- Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Drive accessibility efforts by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs, ensuring usability for users with disabilities.
- Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning and UI/UX architecture.