About the job
Speechify’s mission is to remove barriers to learning by changing how people read. More than 50 million users rely on our text-to-speech technology to access content in formats like PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites. Our products, spanning iOS, Android, Mac, and a Chrome Extension, have earned recognition from Google and Apple for their inclusivity and thoughtful design.
Our team is fully remote and includes nearly 200 professionals from leading tech companies and top universities. We work together across areas like frontend and backend engineering, AI research, and platform development, all contributing to Speechify’s growth.
Role Overview
Speechify is hiring a Platform Software Engineer to help develop and maintain our backend services. This role focuses on systems such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, and APIs. Platform engineers at Speechify play a key part in shaping product design and delivering strong user experiences.
We operate with a flat structure that values technical leadership and consistent results. Strong communication, a solid work ethic, and initiative are important in our team culture.
The interview process includes several technical interviews, all completed within a week.
What You Will Do
- Design, build, and maintain APIs, including our public TTS API and internal APIs for payment, subscription, authentication, and consumption tracking, while meeting business and scalability needs.
- Oversee backend API architecture with a focus on performance and maintainability.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, handling customization and integration for enterprise clients.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend systems support product strategy and improve user experience.
Location
This position is based in Boulder, CO, USA. Speechify operates fully remotely.

