About the job
At Speechify, our mission is to eliminate reading barriers and enhance learning opportunities for all. With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech solutions transform various reading materials—including PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into engaging audio formats, allowing users to absorb information more efficiently. Our product suite encompasses an iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app. Recently recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and honored by Apple with the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity, we are dedicated to making reading accessible for everyone.
Our global team of nearly 200 professionals operates in a fully remote setting, emphasizing collaboration and innovation without the confines of a traditional office. Our diverse team includes frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and experts from leading organizations such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as prominent academic institutions like Stanford.
Role Overview
Join our dynamic Platform team, where your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and maintain essential backend services. This includes managing payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech functionalities, and external APIs. We seek a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces product-driven decision-making, and is committed to crafting exceptional user experiences. In our flat organizational structure, your technical expertise and results-driven mindset will empower you to take on leadership roles. Strong work ethic, effective communication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence are crucial to our success.
Our streamlined interview process typically consists of several technical assessments, designed to be completed within one week.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize robust APIs, including public TTS API and internal services like Payment, Subscription, Authentication, and Consumption Tracking, ensuring scalability and business alignment.
- Oversee and enhance the backend API ecosystem, focusing on performance optimization and maintainability.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, addressing customization and integration needs for enterprise clients.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and enhance user experience.

