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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 products that remove reading barriers for 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 that power Speechify's products at scale. Key responsibilities include building and optimizing the public TTS API, internal APIs for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking. You'll oversee the full backend API landscape, enhance performance and maintainability, and collaborate on B2B solutions for enterprise clients. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams ensures backend architecture aligns with product strategy and user experience goals.
The ideal candidate has proven backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js (required), direct GCP experience, and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers. Docker and Kubernetes experience is preferred. You should be efficient at ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks by urgency and impact. The role suits someone who thinks strategically, thrives in fast-paced environments, is passionate about product decisions, and has built great user experiences. Speechify operates as a flat organization where excellent technical skills and consistent delivery create leadership opportunities. Work ethic, communication, and competitive drive are paramount.
