Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Tbilisi, Georgia
Core
Design, architect, and develop native Windows desktop applications for Speechify's text-to-speech products, ensuring high performance, accessibility, and cross-version compatibility.
Role type
Senior IC Windows Desktop Engineer
Builds
Native Windows desktop apps (WinUI, Windows App SDK) for Speechify's text-to-speech platform
Domain
Consumer software / Accessibility / Desktop development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, C++, .NET interop, Windows accessibility APIs (UI Automation), OOP, design patterns, memory management, multi-threading, technical leadership
Preferred skills
UI automation testing, performance optimization (memory, startup, rendering), localization/globalization, telemetry/crash reporting, CI/CD pipelines
Technologies
Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, C++, .NET, Microsoft UI Automation
Responsibilities
Lead design and architecture of native Windows desktop applications; Define and enforce best practices for code architecture, performance, and cross-version compatibility; Drive accessibility efforts and validate support for screen readers and keyboard navigation; Collaborate with product designers and UX researchers on feature planning and UI/UX architecture; Own full lifecycle of features from conception to maintenance; Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities