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Salary: USD 140,000 - 200,000 / annual
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's mission is to ensure reading is never a barrier to learning, with particular impact for users with dyslexia, ADD, and other learning differences. Recently recognized as Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and a 2025 Apple Design Award winner for Inclusivity, Speechify operates as a fully distributed, 100% remote company with ~200 employees globally.
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 systems for payment, subscription, 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. The role also involves working on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration for enterprise clients.
Speechy operates as a flat organization where technical excellence and consistent delivery create pathways to leadership. The ideal candidate brings proven backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js (required), direct experience with GCP, and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers. Preferred qualifications include Docker and containerized deployment experience, plus proficiency in deploying high-availability applications on Kubernetes. The role values strategic thinking, fast-paced execution, product-focused decision-making, strong communication, and a drive to win. The company offers autonomy, a dynamic environment where contributions shape products, competitive compensation with bonus and equity, and the opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and audio technology.
