About the job
At Speechify, our mission is clear: we strive to eliminate reading barriers in learning environments.
With over 50 million users relying on Speechify's innovative text-to-speech solutions, we empower individuals to convert various reading materials—be it PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, or websites—into audio format, enhancing their reading speed, comprehension, and retention. Our award-winning products include an iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app. Recently, Google recognized Speechify as the Chrome Extension of the Year, and Apple honored us with the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
Our team comprises nearly 200 talented professionals from around the globe, all working remotely. Our diverse workforce includes frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and industry veterans from renowned companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni from prestigious institutions like Stanford and founders of successful startups.
Job Overview
The Platform team is responsible for developing and maintaining our backend services, encompassing payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product integrations, text-to-speech functionalities, and external APIs. This pivotal role is ideal for strategic thinkers who thrive in fast-paced environments, are passionate about impactful product decisions, and have a keen eye for crafting exceptional user experiences that resonate with our customers.
We embrace a flat organizational structure that encourages leadership through demonstrated technical proficiency and consistent results. A strong work ethic, excellent communication abilities, and a relentless pursuit of success are essential attributes we value.
Our interview process is streamlined, featuring multiple technical interviews that we aim to complete within a week.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs, including public TTS API and internal services such as payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking, ensuring alignment with business and scalability objectives.
- Manage the entire backend API landscape, focusing on performance enhancement and long-term maintainability.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, tailoring integrations and customizations for enterprise clients.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture is in sync with overall product strategy and user experience.

