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AMBCInc

.NET DEVELOPER

Chicago, IL · On-site

$49.75 - $65.75/hr

Strong knowledge in .NET 4.0 or 4.5, WPF / WCF / Web Api, SQL Compact (3.5 or above) and SQL Server (2008 or above). Should have experience with MVC Knowledge in Windows forms development. .NET ...

AMBCInc

.NET DEVELOPER

Chicago, IL · On-site

$49.75 - $65.75/hr

Company Description Strong knowledge in .NET 4.0 or 4.5, WPF / WCF / Web Api, SQL Compact (3.5 or above) and SQL Server (2008 or above). Should have experience with MVC Knowledge in Windows forms ...

RIT Solutions

CyberArk Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Nice to Haves: - Experience in Windows programming (.Net, VB Scripting, PowerShell, Administrative scripting) a plus. - Ability to describe highly technical information in an understandable level to ...

Ecolab

Principal Platform Engineer

Naperville, IL

Proficiency in operating systems including SUSE Linux and Windows for SAP deployments * Experience ... Working knowledge of SAP BTP administration and DevOps tooling. * Track record of leading SAP ...

icorp

Engineer Site Support

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Systems & Infrastructure Engineer to join our team for a ... Strong expertise in Windows Operating Systems for both workstations and servers. * ITSM Tools:

icorp

Engineer Site Support

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Systems & Infrastructure Engineer to join our team for a ... Strong expertise in Windows Operating Systems for both workstations and servers. * ITSM Tools:

icorp

Engineer Site Support

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Systems & Infrastructure Engineer to join our team for a ... Strong expertise in Windows Operating Systems for both workstations and servers. * ITSM Tools:

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What is the difference between Live In Windows Kernel Developer vs Windows Driver Developer?

AspectLive In Windows Kernel DeveloperWindows Driver Developer
Required CredentialsProficiency in Windows kernel architecture, C/C++, debugging skillsSimilar skills, often requiring Windows driver development certifications
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, specialized hardware, or security-focused environmentsHardware interaction, device management, hardware-software integration
Industry UsageSecurity, embedded systems, specialized hardwareHardware manufacturers, PC hardware, peripheral device companies
Common Search/ComparisonLive In Windows Kernel Developer vs Windows Driver Developer

Both roles require deep knowledge of Windows kernel and driver development. While Live In Windows Kernel Developers focus on embedded or security-critical systems, Windows Driver Developers typically work on device drivers for hardware components. The skills overlap significantly, but the application environments differ, influencing the specific expertise needed.

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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Chicago, IL, USA

Speechify

Chicago, IL

$133K - $166K/yr

Other

Posted 24 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 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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