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Salary: USD 30,000 - 110,000 / annual
Speechify is a text-to-speech platform used by over 50 million people globally to convert PDFs, books, Google Docs, 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 offices, Speechify is building AI-powered accessibility solutions that help people read faster, retain more, and overcome learning barriers like dyslexia and ADD.
The Platform team is responsible for all backend services 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 systems, enhancing API performance, collaborating on B2B enterprise solutions with customization and integration needs, 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, as is experience with Docker, containerization, and Kubernetes for high-availability deployments.
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. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where you can shape product decisions and have meaningful impact on a platform that changes lives for people with learning differences.
