Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineer focused on building scalable backend services and enhancing user experiences for a pioneering text-to-speech platform.

About the Company

Speechify is dedicated to breaking the barriers of reading for over 50 million users by transforming various text formats into audio through its innovative text-to-speech products. These products include applications for iOS, Android, Mac, and a Chrome Extension, alongside a Web App. Recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year, and awarded the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity by Apple, Speechify operates in a fully distributed manner with a team of nearly 200 experts from renowned organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The company fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity, driving the development of solutions that enhance learning experiences for individuals with learning differences.

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer on the Platform team, you will play a key role in building and maintaining the backend infrastructure that is crucial for various services, including payments, analytics, and external APIs. This dynamic position is perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a passion for strategic product decisions while creating exceptional user experiences. Speechify's flat organizational structure presents opportunities for leadership through technical excellence and result-driven performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs, including public TTS APIs and internal APIs for Payment, Subscription, Auth, and Consumption Tracking.
• Manage the backend API landscape, enhancing performance and maintainability to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration for enterprise clients.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience.

• Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
• Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
• Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more
• An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio