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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 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.
Key responsibilities include designing scalable backend systems, enhancing API performance, working on B2B solutions with customization and integration needs for enterprise clients, and partnering with product and frontend teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Required qualifications: proven backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js, direct experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers. Preferred skills include Docker containerization and Kubernetes deployment experience. The ideal candidate thinks strategically, thrives in fast-paced environments, has strong communication skills, and is passionate about making product decisions that delight users.
Speechify operates as a flat organization where technical excellence and consistent delivery create leadership opportunities. The company values work ethic, communication, and a winning mindset. The interview process includes several technical rounds, typically completed within one week.
