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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 has been recognized by Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and by Apple as a 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. With nearly 200 employees across a fully distributed, 100% remote organization, Speechify brings together talent from major tech companies (Amazon, Microsoft, Google), leading PhD programs (Stanford), and high-growth startups (Stripe, Vercel, Bolt).
The Platform team is responsible for building and maintaining all backend services that power Speechify's products, including payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech engines, and external APIs. This role is ideal for someone who thinks strategically, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is passionate about making product decisions that delight users.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including the public TTS API, internal APIs for Payment, Subscription, Auth, and Consumption Tracking
- Oversee the full backend API landscape, optimizing for performance and maintainability
- Collaborate on B2B solutions with a focus on customization and integration for enterprise clients
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience
Required qualifications:
- Proven backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js
- Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
- Proficiency deploying high-availability applications on Kubernetes
Speechy operates as a flat organization where technical excellence and consistent delivery create pathways to leadership. The company values work ethic, solid communication, and a winning mindset. The interview process includes several technical rounds, typically completed within one week.
