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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 recently won Chrome Extension of the Year (Google) and 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 dyslexia, ADD, and other learning differences.
The Platform team is responsible for all backend services: payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech engines, and external APIs. As a Software Engineer on this team, you'll 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, optimize for 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.
You'll work in a flat organization where technical excellence and consistent delivery create leadership opportunities. The role demands strategic thinking, comfort in fast-paced environments, and a passion for product decisions. Strong work ethic, communication skills, and a drive to win are essential.
Required: Backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js, direct GCP experience, and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers. Preferred: Docker and containerized deployments, Kubernetes for high-availability applications. The company values autonomy, innovation, and asynchronous work culture. You'll have meaningful impact in the intersection of AI and audio technology.
