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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 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 operates a fully remote, asynchronous culture.
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 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) and direct experience with Google Cloud Platform. Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers is valuable. Docker and containerized deployments experience is preferred, as is proficiency with Kubernetes for high-availability applications.
The ideal candidate thinks strategically, thrives in fast-paced environments, is passionate about product decisions, and has experience building delightful user experiences. Speechify values work ethic, solid communication, and a winning mindset. The company operates as a flat organization where technical excellence and consistent delivery create leadership opportunities. The interview process includes several technical rounds, typically completed within one week.
