Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Melbourne, Australia

📋 Description

• Lead design and development of Windows desktop apps using Windows App SDK/WinUI, C#, XAML
• Define and enforce best practices for architecture, performance, and maintainability
• Drive accessibility efforts with Windows APIs to ensure screen readers and keyboard navigation
• Collaborate with product designers, UX researchers, QA, and stakeholders on UI/UX and roadmap
• Own features end-to-end from conception to release and maintenance
• Identify and resolve complex bugs, bottlenecks, and compatibility issues

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years Windows desktop app development with Windows App SDK/WinUI, C#, XAML
• Native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM) experience is a plus
• Deep Windows app architecture knowledge; .NET/native interop
• Proven track record shipping production desktop apps with reliability and performance
• Strong accessibility APIs experience (UI Automation) and inclusive design
• Strong fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, memory management, multithreading
• Experience leading design, code reviews, and architecture decisions
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration

🎁 Benefits

• Impactful role shaping the Windows product
• Flat, collaborative engineering culture
• Opportunities to grow into Tech Lead or Architect
• Flexibility, autonomy, and end-to-end ownership
• Purpose-driven mission to build accessible software
• Global, distributed team with async collaboration