Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Abu Dhabi, United Arab

Speechify is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in Windows desktop application development and a deep understanding of Windows application architecture. The role offers flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real difference for people.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and C++
• Deep understanding of Windows application architecture, including interop between managed code (.NET) and native code
• Proven track record of designing, building, and shipping production-quality desktop applications
• Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar)
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming
• Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions
• Strong communication skills; ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus

Benefits

• High-impact role
• Collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture
• Opportunities to lead, mentor others, and grow into broader technical leadership
• Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility
• Purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered

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