About the job
Speechify’s mission is to remove barriers to learning through reading. More than 50 million people use our text-to-speech tools to turn content, from PDFs and books to Google Docs and web pages, into audio. Our products span iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. We’ve been named Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and received Apple’s Inclusivity award for 2025.
Our remote team includes nearly 200 professionals worldwide: frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and talent from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, top universities, and successful startups.
Role Overview
The Platform Software Engineer will join the team responsible for backend services such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, and external APIs. This group shapes the technical foundation that supports Speechify’s products and user experience.
This role suits someone who thinks strategically, enjoys solving complex problems, and values technical excellence. A strong work ethic, clear communication, and a drive for results matter here. Our flat structure rewards initiative and consistent delivery.
What You Will Do
- Design, build, and maintain APIs for both public and internal use, covering areas like payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking, while keeping scalability and business needs in mind.
- Manage the backend API ecosystem, with a focus on improving performance and long-term maintainability.
- Contribute to B2B solutions, supporting integration and customization for enterprise clients.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture aligns with product direction and user needs.
Location
This position is based in Hamburg, Germany.
Interview Process
The process includes several technical assessments, usually completed within one week.

