Code the Future of Windows Apps! Senior Software Engineer Role in Sunny Temecula, USA
Code the Future: Speechify’s mission is simple: make sure reading is never a barrier to learning.
Over 50 million users worldwide rely on our text-to-speech products to turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, articles, and websites into high-quality audio—helping them read faster, understand more, and retain information better.
Our product ecosystem includes:
iOS App
Android App
Mac App
Chrome Extension
Web App
Speechify was recently recognized as:
Chrome Extension of the Year by Google
2025 Apple Design Award Winner for Inclusivity
We are a fully distributed team of nearly 200 people worldwide, including engineers and researchers from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, top universities like Stanford, and innovative startups such as Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.
Role: Senior Windows Desktop Engineer
We are looking for a highly skilled engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of our native Windows desktop applications. You will play a key role in shaping Speechify’s Windows experience for millions of users.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design, architecture, and development of Windows applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and (when needed) C++.
Set and maintain best practices for Windows development, including performance, memory optimization, responsive UI, and compatibility across Windows versions (10/11+).
Drive accessibility features such as Microsoft UI Automation support, keyboard navigation, screen-reader usability, and inclusive UI design.
Collaborate with product, UX, QA, and engineering teams to define features and long-term roadmap.
Own features end-to-end—from concept to release and ongoing maintenance.
Ensure quality, reliability, and a consistent user experience across all releases.
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, including performance bottlenecks, rendering challenges, memory leaks, and compatibility problems.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience building Windows desktop applications (Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML).
Experience with native Windows development (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM).
Strong understanding of Windows application architecture and managed/native interoperability.
Proven success in building production-quality desktop apps focused on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Experience with Windows accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation).
Solid engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, algorithms, data structures, memory management, async/multi-threading.
Experience in technical leadership: design reviews, mentoring, architectural decision-making.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
A user-centered mindset and passion for delivering polished, accessible user experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration, UI automation).
Knowledge of performance tuning—startup time, rendering, memory footprint, high DPI support.
Experience with localization, RTL support, and international accessibility standards.
Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, and logging frameworks.
Experience building CI/CD pipelines for desktop applications.
Ability to take long-term ownership of features, including refactoring and debt management.
What We Offer
A high-impact role influencing the future of Speechify’s Windows product used by millions.
A collaborative, flat engineering culture—your ideas matter.
Leadership opportunities (Tech Lead, Architect).
Flexibility, autonomy, and full ownership of your work.
A mission-driven environment focused on accessibility, reliability, and meaningful impact.
Compensation
Base Salary (US): $140,000–$200,000 per year
Plus Stock + Bonus, depending on experience.
How to Apply
If you believe you’re a strong fit, tell us about yourself and why you’re excited about this role.
Make sure to include:
Your LinkedIn profile
Your portfolio or project links
Diversity & Inclusion
Speechify is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected status.