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Equinox Engineering

Senior Piping Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site

We're looking for a Senior Piping Engineer who brings exceptional technical knowledge, leadership ... Extensive experience designing natural gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, and thermal applications

AltaLink

Sr Transmission Lines Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site

ENG D (We are ideally seeking a senior-level candidate; however we welcome applications from ... The Sr Transmission Line Engineer in Operational Engineering is responsible for providing technical ...

Spark Power

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer Spark Power is looking for a Civil/Structural Engineer to join our ... Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are ...

Spark Power

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer Spark Power is looking for a Civil/Structural Engineer to join our ... Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are ...

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Senior C++ Software Engineer

Edmonton, AB · Remote

$120K - $150K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer for our client. This is a permanent ... You Have: * 5+ years' experience developing complex software projects and applications, with a ...

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Senior C++ Software Engineer

Edmonton, AB · Remote

$120K - $150K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer for our client. This is a permanent ... You Have: * 5+ years' experience developing complex software projects and applications, with a ...

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Senior C++ Software Engineer

Calgary, AB · Remote

$120K - $150K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer for our client. This is a permanent ... You Have: * 5+ years' experience developing complex software projects and applications, with a ...

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Senior C++ Software Engineer

Calgary, AB · Remote

$120K - $150K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer for our client. This is a permanent ... You Have: * 5+ years' experience developing complex software projects and applications, with a ...

BEUMER Group

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer serves as a key technical contributor within the engineering team ... We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion ...

Sinopec Canada

Senior Production Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site

Senior Production Engineer About Sinopec Sinopec Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a major ... Excellent computer skills with Microsoft applications, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ...

ABB

Senior Project Engineer

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

Electrical Engineering Manager __ Your role and responsibilities ABB is seeking a Senior Lead ... Protection and control system design, including relay applications, settings, and integration.

Clio

Senior Platform Engineer

Calgary, AB · Remote

CA$157K - CA$212K/yr

We are currently seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Systems Engineering Team. This role ... Prior experience working with software teams building and shipping applications to the Cloud. This ...

Worthland

Senior QA Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site +1

Senior QA Engineer Position: Senior QA Engineer Experience: 3+ Years Location: Vancouver, BC ... Key Responsibilities 1. Own end-to-end testing of web applications and APIs, including functional ...

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What does a Sr Applications Engineer do?

A Sr Applications Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software or technical solutions tailored to meet client or organizational needs. They work closely with customers, product managers, and development teams to understand requirements and provide technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle. Their duties often include troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing application performance, and mentoring junior engineers. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, technical proficiency, and effective communication to bridge the gap between technical teams and end-users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Applications Engineer?

To thrive as a Sr Applications Engineer, you need deep expertise in software development, systems integration, and relevant engineering principles, usually backed by a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, and experience with tools like CAD software, APIs, and cloud platforms are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and project management skills help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex client requirements. These competencies are crucial for delivering robust technical solutions that meet business objectives and ensure customer satisfaction.

How does a Sr Applications Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a product development cycle?

Sr Applications Engineers often serve as a technical bridge between engineering, sales, and customer support teams. They participate in requirements gathering sessions, provide technical expertise during design reviews, and support the integration of products into customer environments. Effective collaboration involves regular meetings with product managers, feedback sessions with customers, and close coordination with R&D to resolve technical challenges quickly. This cross-functional interaction not only ensures the final product meets client needs but also provides opportunities to develop leadership and project management skills.

What is the difference between Sr Applications Engineer vs Applications Engineer?

AspectSr Applications EngineerApplications Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; experience in software/hardware applicationsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; some experience preferred
Work EnvironmentCustomer sites, technical support, product deploymentDesign, testing, customer support, and product demonstrations
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, manufacturing, software firmsSimilar industries, often entry to mid-level roles
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior-level responsibilities and qualificationsEntry to mid-level application support and deployment roles

The main difference between a Sr Applications Engineer and an Applications Engineer lies in experience, responsibilities, and seniority. The senior role typically involves more complex problem-solving, leadership in projects, and a broader scope of customer interaction. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and industry experience, but the Sr Applications Engineer is expected to handle more advanced technical challenges and mentorship.

Sr Applications Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Sr Applications Engineer job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Calgary, Canada

Speechify

Calgary, AB

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

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

  • Define and enforce best practices for Windows desktop development, including code architecture, performance, memory usage, UI responsiveness, cross-version compatibility, and maintainability.

  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance issues, memory leaks, rendering problems, or compatibility challenges, and propose architectural or design solutions.

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.                  

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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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