About the job
Mission
At Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers and empower learning for everyone.
With over 50 million users, Speechify transforms all types of reading materials—PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio format, enabling faster reading, enhanced comprehension, and improved retention. Our innovative text-to-speech products include applications for iOS, Android, Mac, as well as a Chrome Extension and a Web App. Recognized as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and App of the Day by Apple, we are at the forefront of accessibility technology.
Our global team of nearly 200 professionals operates in a fully remote environment, with no physical office. Our diverse workforce includes frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and industry veterans from tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni from prestigious PhD programs like Stanford and founders of successful startups including Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.
This pivotal role is perfect for individuals who are strategic thinkers, thrive in dynamic settings, are passionate about impactful product decisions, and possess the expertise to craft exceptional user experiences.
We embrace a flat organizational structure that empowers every team member to lead through technical excellence and consistent results. A strong work ethic, effective communication, and a relentless drive for success are essential.
Our interview process features multiple technical assessments designed to be completed within one week.
Overview
As we continue to grow, our AI team is on the lookout for a Senior Backend Engineer. In this integral position, you will play a key role in ensuring our infrastructure scales seamlessly, optimizing critical product workflows, and building robust end-to-end systems. If you are driven, enjoy fast-paced environments, and are ready to take charge of product-related decisions, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
- Develop cutting-edge voice cloning technology.
- Create low-latency, cost-effective text-to-speech solutions.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in backend development with Python.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud services.
- Ability to think critically and implement solutions effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact.
- Experience with Docker and container orchestration.
- Proven track record of deploying high-availability applications using Kubernetes.
- A passion for collaborative problem-solving and a keen interest in AI technologies.

