Software Engineer, Platform

OverviewThe mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Speechify's products turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio so people can read faster, read more, and remember more.

Our text-to-speech reading products include the iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and Web App.

Google named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work in a 100% distributed setting.

Our team includes frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from leading tech companies and academic programs.

What You'll DoDesign, develop, and maintain robust APIs including the public TTS API and internal APIs such as Payment, Subscription, Auth, and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements.Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability.Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients.Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience.An Ideal Candidate Should HaveDirect 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.What We OfferA 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.The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia and ADD.An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain.Think you're a good fit for this job?

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Include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn where possible.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.

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