About the job
Mission
At Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers in learning, empowering over 50 million users to absorb information efficiently. Our innovative text-to-speech products transform PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio, enabling faster reading and better retention. Our suite of products includes the iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app. Recognized as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and App of the Day by Apple, we are proud of our achievements.
With a fully distributed team of nearly 200 talented individuals, including frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and professionals from esteemed companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as top academic institutions like Stanford, we foster a dynamic and collaborative environment.
This senior role is perfect for strategic thinkers who thrive in fast-paced settings and are passionate about shaping exceptional user experiences. We embrace a flat organizational structure that allows anyone to demonstrate leadership through technical excellence and consistent results. A strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a relentless drive for success are essential.
Our interview process consists of several technical assessments, and we strive to complete them within one week.
Overview
As we expand, our AI team is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer. This pivotal role focuses on optimizing our infrastructure for scalability, enhancing key product flows, and building robust end-to-end systems. If you’re passionate about strategic planning and eager to take ownership of product decisions, we invite you to apply.
What You’ll Do
- Implement state-of-the-art voice cloning technology.
- Develop low-latency and cost-effective text-to-speech solutions.

