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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 builds products that remove reading barriers for people with dyslexia, ADD, and other learning differences.
The Platform team is responsible for all backend services including payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech engines, and external APIs. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining 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 architecture with product strategy.
Key responsibilities include building scalable backend infrastructure, enhancing B2B solutions for enterprise clients, and working closely with product and frontend teams. The ideal candidate has proven backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js (required), direct GCP experience, and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms. Docker and Kubernetes experience is preferred. You should be efficient at ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks by urgency and impact.
Speechy values work ethic, solid communication, and a drive to win. The organization is flat, allowing anyone to become a leader through excellent technical skills and consistent delivery. The interview process includes several technical rounds completed within one week. This is a key role for someone who thinks strategically, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is passionate about making product decisions that delight users.
