About the job
Mission
At Speechify, we are revolutionizing the way people consume information. Whether it's articles on the web, documents in the cloud, or books on your phone, we empower you to absorb knowledge effortlessly, allowing you to listen at your own pace, whether at your desk or on the go. Our mission is to make learning easier, deeper, and faster.
Just as streaming services have transformed audio entertainment, we are changing the landscape of audio information. Our exponential growth and position as the #1 in our category validate that our approach is effective and valued.
Overview
We are seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This critical role involves building and maintaining the foundational services and SDKs that enhance the Speechify product experience across various platforms. If you thrive at the intersection of product development and infrastructure, have a strategic mindset, and are excited about designing clear, reliable APIs and systems that significantly improve user experience, we want to hear from you.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Speechify’s Product Teams to define project scopes, streamline tasks for quicker customer feedback, navigate integration and UX trade-offs across different teams, and deliver solutions through our cross-platform SDK.
- Enhance existing functionalities for improved performance, such as faster loading times and smarter data parsing, by designing efficient abstractions and refining our algorithms.
- Develop and deploy cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and automated jobs using Kotlin.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Strong systems thinking abilities; you understand that optimizing a system requires comprehensive design and value simplicity.
- Quick decision-making skills; you can generate ideas rapidly and discern which projects can be expedited and which require more time.
- Focused work ethic; in a high-growth startup with a busy remote team, you know when to engage and when to concentrate.
- Proven collaboration skills; you can inspire and negotiate effectively with designers, marketers, and product managers.

