Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Fort Worth, TX, USA

Speechify • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

Speechify is a rapidly growing company with a mission to ensure reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to convert various reading materials into audio, enabling faster reading, increased comprehension, and better retention. The company's products include iOS and Android apps, a Mac app, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Speechify operates in a 100% distributed setting with nearly 200 employees globally, including engineers and AI research scientists from top tech companies and academic institutions. This role is crucial for individuals who excel at strategic thinking, thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy making product decisions, and have a track record of building exceptional user experiences. Speechify fosters a flat organizational structure where technical excellence and consistent, rapid delivery lead to leadership opportunities. A strong work ethic, effective communication, and a drive to succeed are essential. The interview process is rigorous, involving multiple technical interviews, and is designed to be completed within one week.

Requirements

• Experience building and shipping products that have scaled to thousands or millions of users
• Customer obsession: passion for the field and desire to build high-quality products that serve customer needs
• Speed: ability to generate ideas quickly and discern what can ship now versus what needs more time
• Focus: ability to engage or be heads down as needed in a busy, remote startup environment
• Collaboration: ability to inspire, play, and negotiate with designers, marketers, and PMs
• Proficiency in Vanilla JS, ReactJS, Redux, Firebase, Typescript

Responsibilities

• Actively ship production code to the web products
• Work closely with your dedicated product team
• Participate in product discussions to shape the product roadmap
• Work on new and exciting features that will impact millions of lives

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Stock options
• Opportunity to help shape the culture in a fast-growing environment
• Supportive, entrepreneurial crew that encourages risk, intuition, and hustle
• Hands-off approach allowing focus and optimal work performance
• Opportunity to make an impact in a transformative industry
• Collegiate atmosphere
• Commitment to building a great asynchronous culture

What This Job Offers

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