Senior Software Engineer specializing in Windows desktop applications, leading the design, architecture, and development of native Windows software using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++ as needed. You will establish best practices for Windows desktop development, focusing on performance, reliability, accessibility, cross-version compatibility, and maintainability. You will drive accessibility efforts, collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape features and long-term roadmaps, and own features end-to-end from conception to release and maintenance. You will diagnose and resolve complex issues, optimize performance, and guide architectural decisions. The role requires at least 3 years of Windows desktop development experience, deep understanding of interop between .NET and native code, and a track record of delivering production-quality desktop apps. You should have strong communication skills and a user-centric mindset. Preferred qualifications include UI testing, performance optimization, localization/globalization, telemetry and release pipeline experience, and the ability to mentor engineers. The Italy-based salary range for this role is 30,000-80,000 USD/year plus bonus and stock, depending on experience. Speechify offers a high-impact, collaborative environment with opportunities for leadership and ownership of end-to-end features, while supporting a distributed, office-free culture.

Senior Software Engineer specializing in Windows desktop applications, leading the design, architecture, and development of native Windows software using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++ as needed. You will establish best practices for Windows desktop development, focusing on performance, reliability, accessibility, cross-version compatibility, and maintainability. You will drive accessibility efforts, collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape features and long-term roadmaps, and own features end-to-end from conception to release and maintenance. You will diagnose and resolve complex issues, optimize performance, and guide architectural decisions. The role requires at least 3 years of Windows desktop development experience, deep understanding of interop between .NET and native code, and a track record of delivering production-quality desktop apps. You should have strong communication skills and a user-centric mindset. Preferred qualifications include UI testing, performance optimization, localization/globalization, telemetry and release pipeline experience, and the ability to mentor engineers. The Italy-based salary range for this role is 30,000-80,000 USD/year plus bonus and stock, depending on experience. Speechify offers a high-impact, collaborative environment with opportunities for leadership and ownership of end-to-end features, while supporting a distributed, office-free culture.