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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 won Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. With ~200 employees globally in a fully distributed setting, Speechify is building accessibility-focused products that help people read faster, read more, and remember more.
The Platform team is responsible for building and maintaining all backend services including 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, optimizing for performance and maintainability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience.
Key responsibilities include designing scalable backend systems, enhancing API performance, collaborating on B2B enterprise solutions with customization and integration needs, and working closely with product and frontend teams. The role requires proven backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js (required) and direct experience with Google Cloud Platform. Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers is valuable. Experience with Docker, containerized deployments, and Kubernetes for high-availability applications is preferred.
Speechy values a flat organizational structure where technical excellence and consistent delivery lead to leadership opportunities. The company emphasizes work ethic, communication skills, and a winning mindset. The interview process includes several technical rounds completed within one week. This is an ideal role for someone who thinks strategically, thrives in fast-paced environments, is passionate about product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences.
