Required:

• 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.
• A user-centric mindset: focus on building polished, intuitive, and accessible experiences for end users.

Preferred / Bonus:

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of feature areas or modules and drive them long-term, including maintenance, refactoring, and technical debt management.

What we offer

• 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.
• A purpose-driven mission: building software that’s reliable, accessible, and user-centered — making a real difference for people.

The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience             

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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 Bezos Academy, we believe all children deserve the great start that excellent early education provides, including in under-resourced communities. Our mission is to nurture the potential in every child to become a creative leader, original thinker, and lifelong learner by inventing the solutions needed to scale early childhood education and motivated to pioneer the space where technology and preschool converge. We are a unique organization that operates a multi-state network of Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities while also investing in creating tools, products, technology, and other solutions designed to reach children well beyond the walls of our schools. We aspire for profound, large-scale impact on children ages zero to five.

As a Principal Product Designer, you will lead the design of end-to-end experience of new products that support young children, their teachers, and their families. You will lead design from concept to launch, crafting intuitive, responsive experiences grounded in empathy and deep user insight. Your work will nurture early learning and empower teachers and families, while sparking joy and expanding access to high-quality developmental support during the most important years of a child’s growth.

This is an opportunity to help define a product still in its early stages, building with purpose alongside a small, mission-driven team. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and curriculum experts to bring new ideas to life and influence the strategy behind them. You thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment where you will focus on creating, improving, inventing, measuring, and innovating on behalf of our students and teachers.

LOCATION

• Washington, Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, or Texas, within two hours’ drive to multiple Bezos Academy preschools (please see our website for-school locations); Seattle, WA preferred
• Relocation support is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.
• The full salary range for this position, across all United States geographies, is $157,000 - $298,000 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience; during the interview process, candidates will learn the starting salary range applicable for their location.
• This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 days of paid personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see here for details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten or more years of relevant experience in digital product design
• Product design portfolio showcasing measurable external customer and business impact
• Track record of delivering user-centered product designs, from research and initial concept through final implementation, continual improvement and scale
• Expertise in Figma or other design and prototyping tools, as well as UX and visual design standards, front end design systems and component libraries
• Experience leading all phases of experience design, including user research, information architecture, persona and journey mapping, wireframing, prototypes, visual / UI design, style guides, usability, accessibility, and measurement
• Experience collaborating closely with product, engineering, and other partners to solve customer needs while making critical trade-off decisions (e.g., competing customer goals, constraints)
• Superior communication and analytical skills, including strong ability to clarify and solve ambiguous problems and think strategically to contribute to product strategy discussions
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing educational technology products for children, educators, and/or families
• Background designing AI-powered products and applying AI within the design process
• Experience building design systems to enable efficient development and scale
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence people and teams at all levels of the organization
• Proven track record creating accessible, responsive designs that allow customers to seamlessly transition devices, activities, or modes
• Ability to lead product discovery and research with a demographically and economically diverse audience

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Bezos Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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In this role you will be responsible for managing inbound inquiries and growing existing business for customers within the Aerospace and Defense sector. This will include developing an understanding of their need for prototype parts through to production needs. You will demonstrate the higher value of our offer and grow our share of business. 

This role is ideal for candidates who are achievement-oriented and will think outside-the-box to exceed annual sales goals through strong collaboration with partners and internal stakeholders. You are driven by success and work well in a fast-paced, dynamic and changing environment. Picture yourself, an integral part of the Xometry sales team, developing and strengthening a deep understanding of the $50 billion dollar manufacturing industry in America.

Responsibilities:

• Selling of the Xometry solutions to Aerospace and Defense companies
• Supply chain focus with a majority of your time invested in learning our business and aligning to our customers’ strategic objectives
• Initiating and building relationships with engineering staff, program management, procurement and executive management
• Strategic planning and roadmapping for customer accounts
• Setting up sales calls and presentations for company executives and engineers with prospective clients
• Qualify and convert potential leads
• Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management system
• Ensure all team members represent the company in the best light
• Ability to propose winning solutions and negotiate contract terms
• Participate in ongoing training and mentoring programs
• Understand the company’s goal and purpose to continually enhance the company’s performance.
• Performs all work in compliance with Xometry's quality and safety systems, policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 5+ years of sales experience in a quota carrying closing sales role
• At least 2+ years of experience selling into Aerospace and Defense companies is required
• A demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing or engineering is preferred
• Ability to travel up to 5-10% of the time
• High proficiency with virtual meetings and presentations with customers
• Proficiency in programs such Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom/WebEx/GoToMeeting
• CRM experience with Salesforce or similar systems
• Experience with strategic sales planning
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; written and verbal
• Strong negotiation skills and results driven
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced high growth environment

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $70,000-95,000 annually + commission depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more.