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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 operates a flat organizational structure.
The Platform team is responsible for building and maintaining all backend services including payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech engines, and external APIs. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining 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.
Key responsibilities include designing scalable APIs that meet business requirements, enhancing backend systems for performance, collaborating on B2B solutions for enterprise clients, and working closely 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 values work ethic, solid communication, and obsession with winning. The company offers a dynamic environment with autonomy, competitive compensation, and an exceptional asynchronous work culture. You'll work on a product that directly impacts people with learning differences like dyslexia and ADD, at the intersection of AI and audio technology.
