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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, news articles, and websites into audio. The company was recently 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 AI-powered accessibility solutions.
The Platform team is responsible for all backend services including payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech APIs, and external integrations. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining robust APIs that power the product ecosystem.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and develop public TTS APIs and internal APIs (Payment, Subscription, Auth, Consumption Tracking)
- Oversee the full backend API landscape, optimizing for performance and maintainability
- Collaborate on B2B solutions with focus on enterprise customization and integration
- Work cross-functionally to align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience
Required qualifications:
- Proven backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js
- Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact
Preferred qualifications:
- Docker and containerized deployment experience
- Kubernetes and high-availability application deployment
The company operates as a flat organization where technical excellence and consistent delivery drive advancement. The interview process includes multiple technical rounds, typically completed within one week. Speechify emphasizes work ethic, communication, and a winning mindset in a fast-paced environment.
