Software Engineer, iOS Core Product - Kansas City, MO, USA

Speechify•Kansas City, MO

3h•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, enabling faster reading, increased comprehension, and better retention. Speechify's offerings include iOS, Android, Mac apps, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. The company has been recognized by Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and by Apple as App of the Day. Speechify operates as a 100% distributed company with nearly 200 employees globally, including engineers and AI research scientists from top tech companies and academic institutions. Due to the growth of the iOS app, which is the #18 productivity app in the App Store and a recipient of Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity, Speechify is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer. This role is crucial for supporting the expanding user base and developing new projects to advance Speechify's mission. The ideal candidate is strategic, thrives in fast-paced environments, influences product decisions, and excels at creating delightful user experiences. Speechify fosters a flat organizational structure where individuals can become leaders through strong technical skills and consistent, rapid delivery. A strong work ethic, excellent communication, and a drive to win are essential. The interview process includes several technical interviews and is designed to be completed within one week.

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