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

📋 Description

• Lead design, architecture, and development of Windows desktop apps using Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML.
• Define and enforce best practices for architecture, performance, memory, UI, and compatibility.
• Advance accessibility via UI Automation, focus management, and keyboard navigation.
• Collaborate with product, UX, QA to shape feature plans and the Windows roadmap.
• Own full lifecycle of features from conception to release and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and cross-version issues.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years in Windows desktop development with Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML.
• Experience with native Windows code (C++, Win32/WinRT/COM) preferred.
• Deep understanding of Windows app architecture including .NET/native interop.
• Proven track record shipping production desktop apps with reliability and performance.
• Strong experience with Windows accessibility APIs (UI Automation) and inclusive software.
• Strong fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures, memory management, async.
• Experience leading design, mentoring engineers, code reviews, and architecture decisions.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

🎁 Benefits

• High-impact role shaping the Windows product and user experience.
• Collaborative, flat-structure engineering culture; you’re a builder and decision-maker.
• Opportunities to lead and grow into Tech Lead or Architect.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and end-to-end ownership of features.
• Purpose-driven mission delivering reliable, accessible software.