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Speechify is a text-to-speech platform used by over 50 million people 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 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 infrastructure, 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 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 designing scalable backend systems, enhancing API performance, collaborating on B2B solutions for enterprise clients, and working closely with product and frontend teams. The role requires proven backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js (required), direct experience with Google Cloud Platform, and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers. Preferred qualifications include Docker containerization and Kubernetes deployment experience.
Speechy values a flat organizational structure where technical excellence and consistent delivery drive leadership opportunities. The company emphasizes work ethic, communication, and a winning mindset. The interview process includes multiple technical rounds completed within one week. Compensation is competitive with a commitment to exceptional asynchronous work culture and autonomy for focus and creativity.
