About the job
Our Mission
At Speechify, we believe that reading should never hinder learning. With over 50 million users benefiting from our innovative text-to-speech solutions, we empower individuals to convert any text—be it PDFs, books, Google Docs, articles, or websites—into audio. This allows them to read faster, absorb more information, and enhance their retention. Our diverse offerings include iOS, Android, and Mac applications, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Speechify has earned accolades such as the Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and App of the Day from Apple.
Currently, our team of nearly 200 professionals operates in a fully remote environment, with no central office. Our talented staff includes frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and industry veterans from leading firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni from prestigious PhD programs including Stanford and founders of successful startups like Stripe and Vercel.
This pivotal role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives in dynamic settings, is passionate about shaping product decisions, and has a proven track record in creating exceptional user experiences.
As a flat organization, we empower our employees to take on leadership roles by showcasing their technical prowess and consistently delivering results. We value a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to success.
Our interview process comprises multiple technical assessments, designed to be completed within a week.
Role Overview
As we continue to grow, our AI team is in search of a Senior Backend Engineer. This role is essential for optimizing our infrastructure's scalability, enhancing key product workflows, and developing robust end-to-end systems. If you possess a strategic mindset, enjoy fast-paced environments, and are keen on taking ownership of product decisions, we would love to connect with you.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop state-of-the-art voice cloning technologies.
- Design low-latency, cost-effective text-to-speech solutions.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in backend development with a focus on Python.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud services.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact during ideation and implementation.
- Experience with Docker and containerized application deployments.
- Proficiency in deploying high-availability applications using Kubernetes.
- Strong analytical skills and a passion for creating innovative solutions.

