Software Engineer, Platform - Jacksonville, FL, USA

Speechify • Jacksonville, FL

16h • Remote

About The Position

Speechify's mission is to eliminate reading as a barrier to learning, with over 50 million users utilizing its text-to-speech products across various platforms (iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, Web) to enhance reading speed, comprehension, and retention. The company has been recognized by Google and Apple for its innovative and inclusive design. Speechify operates as a 100% distributed organization with nearly 200 employees globally, including talent from leading tech companies and startups. The Platform team is responsible for building and maintaining all backend services, such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text-to-speech functionalities, and external APIs. This role is suited for a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments, is passionate about product decisions, and excels at building delightful user experiences. Speechify fosters a flat organizational structure where technical excellence and consistent, fast delivery can lead to leadership opportunities. A strong work ethic, solid communication skills, and an obsession with winning are highly valued.

Requirements

• Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
• Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
• Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience

Benefits

• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more
• An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain
• The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed