Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications

Accountabilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML, and optionally C++.


• Define and enforce engineering best practices for performance, maintainability, memory management, and cross-version Windows compatibility.


• Drive accessibility initiatives, ensuring compliance with Windows accessibility APIs (e.g., UI Automation) and delivering inclusive user experiences.


• Collaborate with Product, Design, UX, QA, and other engineering teams to define feature scope and UI/UX architecture.


• Own the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing, release, and ongoing maintenance.


• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues including performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, and compatibility challenges.


• Contribute to architectural decisions and improve system design for scalability and long-term maintainability.


• Mentor engineers, participate in code reviews, and help raise the overall engineering bar.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar frameworks), C#, XAML, and optionally C++.


• Strong understanding of Windows application architecture, including .NET and native interop (Win32/WinRT/COM).


• Proven experience shipping production-grade desktop applications with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.


• Hands-on experience with accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation) and building inclusive software.


• Strong computer science fundamentals including OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and asynchronous programming.


• Experience in technical leadership, code reviews, and mentoring engineers.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.


• User-centric mindset with attention to detail in building intuitive, polished desktop experiences.

• Experience with UI automation testing, unit testing, and integration testing frameworks.


• Knowledge of performance optimization (startup time, memory usage, rendering, high-DPI support).


• Familiarity with localization, internationalization, and RTL (right-to-left) UI support.


• Experience with telemetry, analytics, logging, crash reporting, and monitoring tools.


• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, release engineering, and desktop deployment workflows.


• Ability to own modules or feature areas end-to-end, including refactoring and technical debt management.

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and impact.


• Opportunity to work on a product used by millions globally with strong real-world impact.


• Fully remote, distributed work environment with high flexibility and autonomy.


• High degree of ownership in architectural decisions and product direction.


• Leadership opportunities including mentoring and progression into senior technical roles.


• Mission-driven culture focused on accessibility, inclusivity, and user impact.


• Collaborative engineering environment with strong emphasis on learning and technical excellence.

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