Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Buffalo, NY, USA
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 and Android apps, a Mac app, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. The company 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, are passionate about 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 expedited, aiming for completion 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 prioritize effectively for immediate shipping versus further development
- Focus: ability to engage or work heads-down in a busy, remote startup environment
- Collaboration: skill in inspiring, playing, and negotiating 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
- A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the culture
- An entrepreneurial crew that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
- A hands-off approach so you can focus and do your best work
- The opportunity to make an impact in a transformative industry
- A collegiate atmosphere
- Commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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