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Salary: USD 140,000 - 200,000 / annual
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 accessibility technology that helps people with learning differences like dyslexia and ADD.
The Platform team is responsible for 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 systems 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 backend systems, enhancing API performance, collaborating on B2B enterprise solutions, 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. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with AWS, Azure, Docker, containerized deployments, and Kubernetes for high-availability applications.
Speechy values a flat organizational structure where technical excellence and consistent delivery drive leadership opportunities. The interview process includes multiple technical rounds completed within one week. The company emphasizes work ethic, communication, and a winning mindset in a fast-paced environment. Compensation is competitive with autonomy, asynchronous work culture, and the opportunity to impact a product that changes lives for people with learning differences.
