About the job
Speechify’s mission is to make reading accessible for everyone. With more than 50 million users, Speechify turns written content, PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites, into audio. Our text-to-speech technology runs on iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web platforms. Recognition includes Google’s Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
The team is fully remote, with nearly 200 professionals including engineers, AI researchers, and specialists from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni from top PhD programs and startups.
Role Overview
The Platform Software Engineer joins the team responsible for backend services at Speechify. This group handles payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product development, text-to-speech features, and external APIs.
The role suits someone who enjoys shaping products, thrives in a changing environment, and has a history of building user experiences that stand out. Speechify values a flat structure where technical leadership comes from action and results. Strong communication, a solid work ethic, and drive are key traits for success here.
What You Will Do
- Design, build, and maintain APIs, including the public TTS API and internal APIs for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking, to support business needs and scale.
- Oversee backend API architecture, focusing on performance and maintainability.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, customizing and integrating features for enterprise partners.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture matches product goals and user needs.
Interview Process
The interview process includes several technical interviews, usually completed within one week.
Location
This position is based in Reno, NV, USA.
