About the job
Mission
At Speechify, we are transforming the way people consume information. Our platform allows users to effortlessly listen to articles, documents, and books, whether at their desks, on the move, or at their own pace. We aim to make learning more accessible, engaging, and efficient.
Just as streaming services revolutionized audio entertainment, we're doing the same for audio information. Our innovative approach has made us the leader in our category, and we are experiencing remarkable growth.
Overview
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining the essential services and SDKs that enhance the Speechify product experience across various platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the crossroads of product development and infrastructure, possesses a strategic mindset, and is enthusiastic about crafting clear, dependable APIs and simple systems that significantly improve user experience.
Your Responsibilities
- Work closely with Speechify’s Product Teams to define project scopes, identify opportunities for scope reduction for quicker customer feedback, navigate integration and user experience trade-offs across different product teams, and implement solutions through our cross-platform SDK.
- Enhance existing functionalities to achieve faster loading times and more intelligent parsing by creating more efficient abstractions and refining our algorithms.
- Develop and deploy cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Strong systems thinker with an understanding that optimizing a system requires holistic design and a belief in the value of simplicity.
- Ability to work quickly and effectively, generating ideas and determining which initiatives can be launched immediately versus those requiring more time.
- Focused individual, capable of engaging with a busy, remote team while knowing when to dive deep into tasks.
- Collaborative spirit, skilled at inspiring, negotiating, and working with diverse teams of designers, marketers, and product managers.

