About the job
Speechify’s mission is to remove reading barriers and expand access to learning for everyone. Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech tools to turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio, helping them read more efficiently and remember more. Our products include iOS and Android apps, a Mac app, a Chrome extension, and a web application. Recent recognition includes Google’s Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
Our team of nearly 200 works fully remotely, with no physical office. Team members include frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and professionals from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as top universities and fast-growing startups.
Role overview
The Software Engineer - Platform Development will join the Platform team to design, build, and maintain backend services that power payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech capabilities, and external APIs.
This position suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, thinks strategically, and cares about delivering a great user experience. Strong technical skills, clear communication, and a commitment to quality are important in this role.
What you will do
- Design and maintain APIs, including the public TTS API and internal services for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking, with a focus on business needs and scalability.
- Oversee the backend API ecosystem to improve performance and keep systems maintainable.
- Work on B2B solutions, including customizations and integrations for enterprise clients.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture supports product goals and user experience.
Interview process
The process includes several technical interviews, typically completed within one week.
Location
This role is based in Islamabad, Pakistan, as part of Speechify’s distributed team.
