Senior Software Engineer, Windows/desktop Applications - Johannesburg, South Africa
Speechify
Johannesburg, South Africa
On-site (although the company operates in a fully distributed setting)
Windows app sdk and winui experience
C# and xaml development expertise
Microsoft ui automation implementation
Speechify is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Windows/desktop applications to join their fully remote team. The ideal candidate will lead the development of native applications, focusing on best practices and accessibility, while contributing to a purpose-driven mission to enhance reading accessibility
Job Summary
The mission of Speechify is to ensure that reading is never a barrier to learning by converting text into audio for over 50 million users.
You will lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications while enforcing best practices for performance and accessibility.
This role offers a high-impact opportunity to define the future of the Windows product in a collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture.
Matching Summary
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Speechify is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Windows/desktop applications to join their fully remote team. The ideal candidate will lead the development of native applications, focusing on best practices and accessibility, while contributing to a purpose-driven mission to enhance reading accessibility.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Windows App SDK and WinUI experience
C# and XAML development expertise
Microsoft UI Automation implementation
Desktop application architecture design
Memory management and performance tuning
Nice-to-have
Automated UI testing framework experience
High-DPI support and localization skills
CI/CD pipeline configuration knowledge
Cross-version compatibility maintenance
Mentoring junior engineers capability
Key Requirements
3+ years in Windows desktop application development
Deep understanding of .NET and native code interop
Proven track record shipping production-quality apps