Senior Software Engineer, Windows/desktop Applications - Ottawa, Canada

Speechify

Ottawa, Canada
On-site
Windows app sdk and winui development
C# and xaml programming expertise
Microsoft ui automation and accessibility apis
Speechify is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Windows/desktop applications in Ottawa, Canada. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of native Windows applications, focusing on accessibility and user experience

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.
  • This role involves leading the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications while enforcing best practices for performance and accessibility.
  • Candidates will work in a 100% distributed setting with a flat engineering culture that values autonomy, ownership, and technical leadership.

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Speechify is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Windows/desktop applications in Ottawa, Canada. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of native Windows applications, focusing on accessibility and user experience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Windows App SDK and WinUI development
  • C# and XAML programming expertise
  • Microsoft UI Automation and accessibility APIs
  • Native Windows code C++ interop experience
  • Desktop application architecture and design patterns

Nice-to-have

  • Automated UI testing and unit test frameworks
  • Performance optimization for memory and rendering
  • Localization and internationalization support
  • CI/CD workflow and release pipeline management
  • Telemetry and crash reporting implementation

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years in Windows desktop application development
  • Deep understanding of .NET and native code interop
  • Proven track record shipping production-quality desktop apps

Work Rights

Not specified

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