Software Engineer, Platform - Orlando, FL, USA

Speechify • Orlando, FL

15h • Remote

About The Position

Speechify's mission is to make reading accessible to over 50 million people through its text-to-speech products across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome Extension, and Web App. The company has been recognized by Google and Apple for its innovative products. Speechify operates as a 100% distributed company with nearly 200 employees globally. The Platform team is responsible for building and maintaining all backend services, such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text-to-speech, and external APIs. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience creating delightful user experiences. Speechify fosters a flat organizational structure where individuals can become leaders through technical excellence and consistent, fast delivery, emphasizing work ethic, strong communication, and a drive to succeed. The interview process is technical and typically completed within one week.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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