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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 has won Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. With ~200 employees globally in a fully distributed setting, Speechify is building products that remove reading barriers for learners, particularly those with 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 architecture with product strategy.
Key responsibilities include designing scalable backend systems, enhancing API performance, working on B2B enterprise solutions with customization and integration needs, and partnering with product and frontend teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. The role requires strong backend development skills in TypeScript/Node.js and hands-on experience with GCP cloud infrastructure. Docker and Kubernetes experience is preferred.
Speechify values a flat organizational structure where technical excellence and consistent delivery drive leadership opportunities. The company emphasizes work ethic, communication, and a winning mindset. The interview process includes multiple technical rounds completed within one week. This is an ideal role for someone who thinks strategically, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is passionate about making product decisions that impact millions of users globally.
