Software Engineer, iOS Core Product - Palo Alto, CA, USA

Speechify•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Speechify's mission is to ensure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to transform reading materials into audio, enhancing reading speed, comprehension, and retention. The company offers a suite of text-to-speech products including iOS, Android, Mac apps, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Speechify has been recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and by Apple as an App of the Day. Currently, Speechify operates as a 100% distributed company with nearly 200 employees globally, including engineers and AI research scientists from prominent tech companies and academic institutions. The company is experiencing significant growth in its iOS app, which is ranked #18 in the App Store's productivity category and has received Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. To support this growth and drive new projects, Speechify is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer. This role is crucial for individuals who excel at strategic thinking, thrive in fast-paced environments, are passionate about product development, and have a proven ability to create exceptional user experiences. Speechify fosters a flat organizational structure where technical expertise and consistent, rapid delivery of results can lead to leadership opportunities. A strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a drive to succeed are essential. The interview process is designed to be completed within one week and includes several technical interviews.

Requirements

Experience working on products that scaled to a large user base
Track record of working on various products from inception to decent traction, with responsibility for engineering the product
Customer obsession: constantly obsessed about providing the best possible experience for customers
Product thinking: make thoughtful decisions about product evolution and support internal teams and designers
Speed: work quickly to generate ideas and decide what can ship now versus what needs more time
Focus: ability to engage or be heads down in a busy, remote startup environment
Swift Programming Language
SwiftUI experience
Experience in Multithreading Programming
Working with CI/CD infrastructure
Experience with Fastlane
SOLID principles, the ability to write every single class according to SOLID
Experience with Git and understanding of different Git strategies