Software Engineer, Platform - Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Speechify•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•$140,000 - $200,000•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. The company's text-to-speech products are available on iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Speechify has been recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and by Apple with a 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. Currently, nearly 200 employees work in a 100% distributed setting, with no physical offices. The team comprises frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and professionals from major tech companies and leading academic institutions. The Platform team is responsible for building and maintaining all backend services, including payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text-to-speech functionality, and external APIs. This role is crucial for individuals who think strategically, thrive in fast-paced environments, are passionate about product decisions, and have a track record of building exceptional user experiences. Speechify operates as a flat organization where strong technical skills and consistent, rapid delivery can lead to leadership opportunities. A strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a drive to win are essential. The interview process includes several technical interviews, 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

Competitive compensation
Bonus
Stock
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
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