About the job
About Speechify
At Speechify, we are dedicated to ensuring that reading is never a barrier to learning. With over 50 million users, our text-to-speech solutions—including applications for iOS, Android, macOS, Chrome, and web—enable individuals to engage with PDFs, books, documents, and online content more effectively and enjoyably than ever before. Our innovations have garnered accolades from Google (Chrome Extension of the Year) and Apple (App of the Day and 2025 Inclusivity Design Award) for their significant impact on accessibility.
We are a fully remote, distributed team of engineers, designers, researchers, and product developers hailing from renowned companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Stripe. Our culture thrives on speed, innovation, and solving real-world user challenges.
Role Overview
As a Software Engineer on the macOS team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and scaling Speechify’s core desktop experience for millions of users. You will take ownership of critical aspects of our macOS app architecture, deliver production-ready code, and work in close collaboration with product managers, designers, and engineering teams across the organization.
This position is ideal for someone who flourishes in a dynamic startup atmosphere, relishes making impactful product decisions, has a passion for crafting delightful user experiences, and is committed to accessibility and performance.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead significant engineering and product initiatives for the macOS application.
- Develop, test, and deploy high-quality code that can accommodate millions of users.
- Maintain and enhance complex app architecture with a strong focus on performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partnering with designers and product managers to conceptualize and launch features.
- Engage in product planning and roadmap discussions.
- Foster ongoing improvements in code quality, CI/CD processes, and development practices.

