Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Cologne, Germany

Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications in Cologne

Speechify is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Windows/Desktop Applications to join its distributed team based in Cologne, Germany. In this IT role at a senior level, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of native Windows desktop applications using C#, XAML, Windows App SDK, WinUI, and C++ as needed. Speechify's mission is to ensure reading is never a barrier to learning, serving over 50 million users with text-to-speech products recognized by Google and Apple.

Role Responsibilities and Requirements

• Lead full lifecycle feature development from conception to release and maintenance.
• Drive accessibility efforts using Microsoft UI Automation and related frameworks.
• Diagnose and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and memory leaks.
• Require a PhD or specialized diploma, alongside 5+ years of total experience.
• Bring 3+ years of specific experience in Windows desktop application development using C#, XAML, Windows App SDK, and WinUI.
• Demonstrate strong software engineering fundamentals including OOP, design patterns, and multi-threading.

The salary for this position ranges from 30,000 to 120,000 USD per year. Additional details regarding application instructions and specific deadlines are not provided in the source posting.