Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Berkeley, CA, USA

Speechify•Berkeley, CA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Speechify is seeking a Tech Lead for its Web Core Product & Chrome Extension. Speechify's mission is to ensure reading is never a barrier to learning, with over 50 million users benefiting from its text-to-speech products. The company operates in a 100% distributed setting with nearly 200 employees globally, including former employees from major tech companies and prestigious academic institutions. 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 fosters a flat organization where technical skill and consistent delivery lead to leadership. A strong work ethic, solid communication, and a drive to win 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: passionate about the field and desire to build high-quality products that serve customer needs
Speed: ability to work quickly to generate ideas and decide what can ship now versus what needs more time
Focus: ability to engage or be heads down in a busy, remote startup environment
Collaboration: ability to inspire, play, and negotiate with opinionated 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
Have the opportunity to work on new and exciting features that will impact millions of lives