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Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences - Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Speechify - Remote - Remote - posted 2025-08-26

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Salary: USD 140,000 - 200,000 / annual

Speechify is a fast-growing audio information platform that converts articles, documents, and books into listenable content. The company is #1 in its category and experiencing exponential growth, serving millions of users including those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and low vision. You'll join the Core Experiences Team, which builds and maintains the foundational services and SDKs powering Speechify's product across platforms. This is a critical role at the intersection of product and infrastructure, requiring strategic thinking and a passion for designing clear, reliable APIs and simple systems that enhance user experience. Key responsibilities include: - Collaborating with Product Teams to scope projects, navigate integration/UX tradeoffs, and deliver solutions via cross-platform SDK - Optimizing existing functionality to ship faster loading times and more intelligent parsing through efficient abstractions and algorithm improvements - Shipping cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin Ideal candidates demonstrate systems thinking (understanding end-to-end design and valuing simplicity), speed (quickly generating ideas and deciding what ships now vs. later), focus (managing engagement in a high-growth remote environment), and strong collaboration skills with designers, marketers, and PMs. Preferred tech stack includes Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience acceptable but role is Kotlin-focused) and prior GCP experience is a plus. The role offers a hands-off management approach, opportunity to shape the company and product, and the chance to work on technology that directly impacts accessibility and learning.

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