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Mindful Measures Inc

UI UX Designer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

This individual will have an immediate impact at a fast-paced, startup company. If you are creative ... Collaborate with project managers and engineers to create intuitive, user-friendly products.

Mindful Measures Inc

UI UX Designer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

This individual will have an immediate impact at a fast-paced, startup company. If you are creative ... Collaborate with project managers and engineers to create intuitive, user-friendly products.

Sonsoft Inc

Agile Release Manager

Milwaukee, WI

Exposed to best practices around web and application server virtualization techniques (Window ... Past experience agile Software development in at least one of the major programming platforms such ...

Sonsoft Inc

Agile Release Manager

Milwaukee, WI

Exposed to best practices around web and application server virtualization techniques (Window ... Past experience agile Software development in at least one of the major programming platforms such ...

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Supabase Tutor

Madison, WI · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... web application development and startup technology stacks. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ... support developers from Supabase beginners through advanced users building production-ready ...

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Supabase Tutor

Milwaukee, WI · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... web application development and startup technology stacks. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ... support developers from Supabase beginners through advanced users building production-ready ...

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What is a Freelance Web Developer Startup?

A Freelance Web Developer Startup is a small business or initiative started by one or more freelance web developers to offer web development services to clients. Unlike traditional employment, these developers work independently, building websites, web applications, and digital solutions for various clients, often on a project-by-project basis. The startup aspect usually means the business is in its early stages, focusing on establishing a client base, building a portfolio, and refining its service offerings. Freelance web developer startups often handle everything from client communication and project management to coding and deployment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Web Developer in a startup environment, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Web Developer in a startup, you need strong proficiency in web development languages (such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks, alongside a solid portfolio demonstrating your work. Familiarity with version control systems (like Git), content management systems (CMS), and popular development tools, as well as relevant certifications, can be highly beneficial. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills help you collaborate with clients and adapt to rapidly changing project requirements. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality solutions on tight deadlines and building a reputation for reliability and innovation in a competitive startup landscape.

What are some common challenges freelance web developers face when working with startup clients?

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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Milwaukee, WI, USA

Speechify

Milwaukee, WI

$128K - $159K/yr

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Mission

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading - PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites - into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting - Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies

What You'll Do
  • Lead the design, architecture, and development of native Windows desktop applications using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or related UI frameworks), C#, XAML, and - when needed - C++.
  • Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability.
  • Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or other relevant Windows accessibility frameworks), ensure UI controls, focus management, keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and usability for users with disabilities.
  • Collaborate closely with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and other stakeholders to shape feature planning, UI/UX architecture, and long-term roadmap for the Windows platform.
  • Take ownership of full lifecycle of features: conception design implementation testing release maintenance. Ensure quality, reliability, and consistency across releases.
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems - and propose robust architectural or design solutions.
 
An ideal candidate should have

Required:

  • 3+ in Windows desktop application development using Windows App SDK, WinUI (or similar), C#, XAML - and ideally additional experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM).
  • 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, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Strong experience with accessibility APIs on Windows (e.g. Microsoft UI Automation or similar), and a dedication to building accessible and inclusive software.
  • Excellent software engineering fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading or asynchronous programming (where relevant).
  • 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.
  • A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users.

Preferred / Bonus:

  • Experience with writing automated tests for UI - unit tests, integration tests, UI automation tests; familiarity with relevant testing frameworks.
  • Experience with performance optimization for desktop apps (memory usage, startup time, rendering performance, high-DPI support, responsiveness under load).
  • Experience with localization/globalization, right-to-left UI support, internationalization, accessibility for multiple regions.
  • Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications.
  • Previous experience in shaping CI/CD workflows, release pipelines, and deployment strategies for desktop applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management.

What we offer

  • A high-impact role: you will define architecture, shape the future of our Windows product, and directly influence what millions of users see and experience.
  • A collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture - you are not just a coder, but a builder and a decision-maker.
  • Opportunities to lead - mentor others, steer technical direction, and grow into broader technical leadership (e.g. Tech Lead, Architect).
  • Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: you define how to solve problems, own features end-to-end, and contribute to long-term product vision.
  • A purpose-driven mission: building software that's reliable, accessible, and user-centered - making a real difference for people.

The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience             

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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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