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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - College Park, MD, USA - Speechify
Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer focused on building high‑performance Windows desktop applications using C#, .NET, WPF, and UWP, driving feature development, performance optimization, and cross‑platform integration for a leading text‑to‑speech product.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust Windows desktop applications using C#, .NET, WPF, and UWP, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to translate user stories into clean, maintainable code following MVVM patterns.
- Implement and optimize audio processing pipelines, integrate with cloud services, and support cross‑platform features (iOS, Android, Web).
- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions and best practices.
- Diagnose and resolve production issues, perform profiling, and continuously improve application stability and responsiveness.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience developing Windows desktop applications with C# and .NET.
- Strong proficiency in WPF, UWP, and MVVM architecture.
- Experience with audio processing, text‑to‑speech engines, and cloud integration (Azure or AWS).
- Solid understanding of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering accessible, high‑quality software.