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Salary: USD 140,000 - 200,000 / annual
Speechify is a text-to-speech platform used by over 50 million people to convert PDFs, books, Google Docs, articles, and websites into audio. The company was named Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and received Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. With ~200 employees globally in a fully distributed setting, Speechify is building accessibility technology that helps people with learning differences like dyslexia and ADD.
The Platform team is responsible for all backend services including payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech engines, and external APIs. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including the public TTS API and internal systems for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking. You'll oversee the full backend API landscape, optimizing for performance and maintainability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy.
Key responsibilities include building scalable backend services, enhancing API performance, working on B2B solutions for enterprise clients, and ensuring systems meet business and scalability requirements. The role requires strong backend development skills in TypeScript/Node.js and direct experience with GCP. Preferred qualifications include Docker, containerized deployments, and Kubernetes for high-availability applications.
Speechy operates as a flat organization where technical excellence and consistent delivery create leadership opportunities. The interview process includes multiple technical rounds completed within one week. The company values work ethic, communication, and a winning mindset in a fast-paced, asynchronous environment.
