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Salary: USD 140,000 - 200,000 / annual
Speechify is a text-to-speech platform used by over 50 million people globally to convert PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio. The company was recently named Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and received Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. With ~200 employees distributed globally and no physical office, Speechify is building the next generation of accessibility-focused reading technology.
The Platform team is responsible for all backend services powering Speechify's products, including payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech APIs, and external integrations. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including the public TTS API and internal services 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 building scalable backend infrastructure, enhancing API performance, collaborating on B2B solutions for enterprise clients, and working closely with product and frontend teams. The role requires strong backend development skills in TypeScript/Node.js (required) and direct experience with GCP. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of AWS or Azure, Docker containerization, and Kubernetes deployment experience.
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. You'll work in a fast-paced, asynchronous environment with autonomy to drive product decisions and shape the company's direction. The role offers competitive compensation, stock options, and the opportunity to impact millions of users, particularly those with learning differences like dyslexia and ADD.
