About the job
About Speechify
At Speechify, we are dedicated to ensuring that reading never hinders learning. More than 50 million users rely on Speechify's innovative text-to-speech solutions, including applications on iOS, Android, macOS, Chrome, and web platforms, to effortlessly listen to PDFs, books, documents, and web content, enhancing their learning experience. Our product has received accolades from Google (Chrome Extension of the Year) and Apple (App of the Day, 2025 Inclusivity Design Award) for its accessibility and transformative impact.
We are a fully remote and globally distributed team comprising engineers, designers, researchers, and product developers from top-tier companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Stripe. We prioritize agility, shipping frequently, and tackling real user challenges.
Role Overview
As a Software Engineer on our macOS team, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing Speechify's core desktop experience for millions of users. You will take ownership of key components of our macOS application architecture, produce production-ready code, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, design, and engineering.
This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a dynamic startup environment, enjoys making impactful product decisions, values delightful user experiences, and is passionate about accessibility and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Make pivotal engineering and product decisions for the macOS application.
- Develop, test, and deploy production-quality code designed to scale for millions of users.
- Maintain and enhance complex application architecture with a focus on performance and reliability.
- Collaborate within a cross-functional team, engaging with designers and product managers to shape features from ideation to launch.
- Contribute to product planning and roadmap discussions.
- Promote continuous improvement in code quality, CI/CD practices, and development workflows.

