About the job
Speechify builds tools that turn text into audio, helping over 50 million people access reading materials in new ways. Our products cover iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome Extension, and Web App. From PDFs and books to news articles and Google Docs, users rely on Speechify to read faster and remember more. We've earned recognition from Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and from Apple with the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
Our team is fully remote and includes nearly 200 people worldwide. Team members bring experience from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as top PhD programs and startups. Collaboration and technical excellence are at the heart of how we work.
Role Overview
The Platform Software Engineer will join the Platform team in Lyon, France. This role centers on building and maintaining backend services that power payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, and our core text-to-speech features. The work supports both end users and enterprise clients. Candidates who enjoy making product decisions with users in mind and who have a strong record of delivering reliable systems will feel at home here.
Speechify has a flat structure: those who show technical skill and deliver results can grow into leadership roles. Strong communication, a solid work ethic, and a focus on quality are valued traits.
What You Will Do
- Design, build, and maintain APIs, including the public TTS API and internal APIs for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking, with attention to business needs and scalability.
- Oversee the backend API ecosystem, identifying and implementing improvements for performance and maintainability.
- Contribute to B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration for enterprise partners.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture supports product goals and enhances the user experience.
Interview Process
The process includes several technical interviews, typically completed within one week.

