Senior .NET Desktop Developer / Remote / Washington Residents Only Seattle, Washington **Remote Local** Contract $100/hr - $130/hr This leading digital writing assistance company provides AI-powered tools to help users improve their writing by offering suggestions for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, tone, and style. Their mission is to improve lives by improving communication, and we are committed to helping millions of users write with confidence and clarity. Leveraging advanced AI technology, they deliver real-time writing feedback across multiple platforms, including web browsers, desktop applications, and mobile devices. They are seeking a **Senior .NET Desktop Developer** to join their dynamic engineering team as the **Subject Matter Expert (SME) for desktop applications** . In this critical role, you will provide technical leadership and expertise in building and enhancing our desktop applications, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, usability, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C#, .NET, and WPF, with a proven track record of developing high-performance desktop applications. Experience in AI technologies and leading or mentoring development teams is highly desirable. **What You Will Be Doing** + Serve as the **Subject Matter Expert (SME)** for all desktop application development initiatives, providing technical direction and best practices. + Design, develop, and maintain robust desktop applications using C#, .NET, and WPF. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features that enhance the user experience. + Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and responsiveness for a growing user base. + Establish and promote best practices in software engineering, focusing on code quality, testing, and maintainability. + Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, with opportunities to lead project teams. + Integrate AI-powered features into desktop applications, working closely with AI and NLP experts. + Lead architecture discussions, participate in code reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. **Required Skills & Experience** + 10+ years of experience as a .NET Desktop Developer with a focus on C#, .NET, and WPF. + Expertise in desktop application architecture, performance optimization, and UI/UX best practices. + Strong understanding of multithreading, asynchronous programming, and scalable application design. + Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality software. + Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for driving technical excellence. **Nice To Have** + Experience leading development teams or serving as a technical lead. + Exposure to AI technologies and a passion for integrating AI solutions into applications. + Familiarity with cloud services, especially AWS or Azure. **Office Location** + Seattle, WA + 100% Remote - **Candidate MUST reside in Washington** + **Quarterly office visits required** **The Offer** + 1 year W2 Contract-to-Hire + $100-130/hr You will receive the following benefits: + Medical coverage + Dental coverage + 401k Please note that this position is only available for W-2 employment, as we are unable to engage with corp-to-corp candidates at this time. We appreciate your understanding. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Caitlin Carrion **Specialization:** .Net