Join our distributed team to build and maintain backend services that enhance user experiences through innovative text-to-speech technology.

About the Company

Speechify is on a mission to ensure that reading is never a barrier to learning. With over 50 million users benefiting from their text-to-speech products, which convert any readable content into audio, users can read faster and retain more information. The company has a 100% remote workforce of nearly 200 professionals from esteemed backgrounds, including top tech companies and academic institutions. Notably, Google recognized Speechify as the "Chrome Extension of the Year," highlighting its innovative approach to inclusivity in design.

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer in the Platform team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, including payment systems, analytics, subscription management, and various other APIs. This position is well-suited for strategic thinkers who thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a strong passion for creating delightful user experiences. In our flat organizational structure, every high-performing team member has the chance to become a leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs, including the public TTS API and internal services for payment, subscription, authentication, and consumption tracking, ensuring they are scalable and business-ready.
• Oversee and enhance the backend API landscape, focusing on performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, addressing customization and integration needs for enterprise clients.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overarching product strategy and user experience objectives.

Tech Stack

• TypeScript / Node.js
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Other Cloud Systems: AWS, Azure
• Docker (Preferred)
• Kubernetes (Preferred)

• 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, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• Privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more
• Active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain