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Job DescriptionMission 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., • 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., • 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., • 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. Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply. And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! 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.

At INDI, we're passionate about empowering individuals and businesses worldwide. Our cutting-edge recruiters connect leading companies with top talent, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation thrives. Join us in shaping the future of work. Overview of the role: The Technical Director position focuses on joining Solutioning teams as a technical expert who bridges gaps between client needs and organizational solutions, playing critical roles in sales processes by engaging with leads and prospects, designing tailored technical solutions, and collaborating with sales and delivery personnel to secure new business opportunities. This role combines presales expertise, delivery knowledge, and consulting skills while requiring both technical depth and strong communication capabilities. The position involves defining project scope, assembling cross-functional delivery groups, and responding to complex RFPs and RFIs while ensuring each solution is viable, competitive, and aligned with client objectives through travel to support client meetings and presentations, offering opportunities to work directly with enterprise clients. Key responsibilities: • Meeting with leads and prospects alongside sales teams to understand and translate their requirements and needs into digestible documents, deeply understanding value propositions behind delivery models and articulating these to leads and prospects., • Traveling to meet leads and attending events to support Sales teams, serving as technical experts in conversations, showcasing capabilities, methodologies, and partnership opportunities., • Engaging in technical conversations with leads around software development and delivery at solution levels; understanding what questions to ask to best determine solutions and composition of development teams., • Working closely with presales on generating decks and proposals (teams, projects, roles, RFQs, etc.) for leads, estimating and recommending approaches to software delivery focused on composing and sizing teams., • Providing consulting for best practices in software delivery with expertise in Data and Analytics, Quality, Cloud, Engineering, or AI. Requirements: • Travel Availability: Ability to travel 40%+ within the US., • SDLC Experience: 8+ years working in the SDLC building software with teams., • Solution Leadership: 5+ years in solutioning/sales/presales/Solution architect roles, with Manager or Director level experience desirable., • Technical Specialization: 5+ years in one specific area or role in the SDLC (language, framework, or technology) building and implementing technology solutions., • Team Leadership: Proven experience leading teams of software developers or engineers delivering solutions (Cloud, Data, DevOps, or Testing)., • Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Cloud/DevOps/Infrastructure., • Location: Must be located in the US. Additional skills preferred: • Domain Expertise: Subject Matter Expert knowledge in 1-2 verticals with deep domain experience in at least one. What to expect from us: • Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the world., • Home Office Setup: Complete hardware provision for your workspace., • Flexible Hours: Design your own work schedule for optimal work-life balance., • Paid Leave: PTO, parental leave, and other special leaves., • Competitive Compensation: Payment package including base salary and commissions, well above market average., • Healthcare Benefits: Vision and Dental coverage., • Insurance Coverage: Life Insurance and 401K Plan., • Operational Support: Strong sales operations and travel & events coordination teams., • Growth Opportunities: Develop at the speed of your learning curve., • Dynamic Work Culture: Diverse and multicultural environment., • Innovation-Driven Environment: Support and resources for professional growth. If you are interested in being part of a team composed of the best professionals and working 100% goal-oriented in an innovative environment, do not hesitate to apply!