Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications – Munich, Germany

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential technology organization seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Windows desktop applications in Munich, Germany. In this role, you will:

• 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, including code architecture, performance, memory usage, responsive UI, cross-version compatibility (Windows 10/11+), and maintainability
• Drive accessibility efforts by integrating and validating support for accessibility APIs (e.g., Microsoft UI Automation), ensuring 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 the full lifecycle of features from conception through design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, rendering issues, or compatibility problems while proposing robust architectural solutions

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years 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
• Experience leading technical design, mentoring other engineers, conducting code reviews, and making architecture-level decisions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate tradeoffs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive consensus
• A user-centric mindset focused on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with writing automated tests for UI, including unit tests, integration tests, and UI automation tests
• 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, and accessibility for multiple regions
• Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, crash reporting, logging, and error monitoring in desktop applications
• Previous experience 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

How We Work with You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with exceptional organizations to connect them with senior-level professionals. When you apply through our platform:

• You submit your application directly on getajob.ai
• One of our experienced recruiters will screen your profile and discuss the opportunity with you in detail
• We coordinate your submission to our client and manage the interview process
• Please do not contact the client directly—all communication flows through Get A Job.ai to ensure a smooth process

Pay

This is a full-time position based in Munich, Germany. Pay details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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