Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Washington, DC, USA

📋 Description

• Lead Windows desktop app design and development with Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML.
• Define and enforce best practices: architecture, performance, memory, UI, cross-version compatibility.
• Drive accessibility: UI Automation, focus management, keyboard nav, screen readers.
• Collaborate with design, UX researchers, QA to shape feature plans and roadmap.
• Own full lifecycle of features from conception to release and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve complex bugs, perf bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years in Windows desktop dev with Windows App SDK, WinUI, C#, XAML; C++ a plus.
• Deep understanding of Windows app architecture and .NET/native interop.
• Proven track record shipping production desktop apps with reliability and performance.
• Strong experience with Windows accessibility APIs (UI Automation) and accessible software.
• Strong fundamentals: OOP, patterns, data structures, algorithms, memory management, multi-threading.
• Experience leading technical design, mentoring engineers, code reviews, architecture decisions.

🎁 Benefits

• High-impact role: define architecture and shape our Windows product.
• Collaborative, flat-structure culture; you are a builder and decision-maker.
• Opportunities to lead — mentor others, steer direction, grow to Tech Lead/Architect.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility: own features end-to-end.
• Purpose-driven mission: building reliable, accessible software for users.