Senior Engineer (C++/C#/WPF Windows UI)

TL;DR

Senior Engineer (C++/C#/WPF Windows UI): Building and maintaining high-performance user interfaces for creative software applications with an accent on architecture and design decisions, responsiveness, scalability, and memory efficiency. Focus on debugging complex systems, delivering pixel-perfect implementations, and integrating forward-looking UI frameworks.

Location: Hybrid, based in London, UK or remote from Europe (hirify.global's Europe HQ, offering choice in where and how you work)

Company

hirify.global is redefining how the world experiences design, empowering creatives everywhere with world-class, fast, and intuitive creative software applications.

What you will do

• Build and maintain high-performance UIs in C++, WPF, and related frameworks.
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions across shared libraries and components.
• Optimise UI for responsiveness, scalability, and memory efficiency.
• Debug, maintain, and improve complex systems across Affinity’s Windows suite.
• Work closely with design and QA to deliver pixel-perfect, intuitive implementations.
• Explore and integrate forward-looking frameworks (e.g., WinUI, MAUI).

Requirements

• Several years of experience in C++/C# development with a strong focus on UI engineering.
• Proven experience with Windows frameworks (WPF essential, WinUI/MAUI desirable).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and design patterns.
• Prior experience building professional desktop applications with high usability and performance standards.
• Detail-oriented, with strong debugging and optimisation skills.
• Clear communicator who enjoys collaboration and mentoring.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with graphics, imaging, or creative software.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages to share in company success.
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options for recharging and personal support.
• Collaborative team environment that values performance, precision, and rich UI.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted virtually.