About the job
Speechify’s mission is to remove reading as a barrier to learning. With more than 50 million users, Speechify turns written content, PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites, into audio, helping people read faster, understand better, and remember more. Our products include iOS and Android apps, a Mac app, a Chrome extension, and a web application. Google named us Chrome Extension of the Year, and Apple honored us with the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
Our fully distributed team of nearly 200 includes engineers, AI researchers, and professionals from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt, as well as alumni of Stanford and other top institutions. Many team members have also built successful startups.
Role Overview
The Platform team manages all backend services at Speechify. This includes payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech functions, and external APIs. The Platform Software Engineer role is key for someone who brings a strategic approach, enjoys making product decisions with impact, and has a strong background in building user-focused solutions. The environment moves quickly, and the team values technical skill, clear communication, and a drive to deliver results.
Speechify maintains a flat structure. Team members are encouraged to take on leadership by showing technical excellence and consistent execution.
What You Will Do
- Design, build, and maintain APIs, both public (such as TTS) and internal (payments, subscriptions, authentication, usage tracking), with scalability and business needs in mind.
- Oversee the backend API ecosystem, focusing on improving performance and maintainability.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, customizing and integrating features for enterprise clients.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture supports product strategy and user experience.
Interview Process
The hiring process includes several technical interviews, typically completed within one week.
Location
This position is based in Córdoba, Argentina.
