About the job
The mission of Speechify is to ensure that reading is never a barrier to learning. With over 50 million users, Speechify's innovative text-to-speech products transform any reading material—be it PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, or websites—into audio, enabling users to read faster, absorb more, and retain better.
Our offerings include a robust iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web application. Recently, Speechify was recognized as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and received the prestigious 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity from Apple.
Currently, our team consists of nearly 200 talented individuals working in a fully remote environment, including frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and industry experts from leading companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni from renowned PhD programs like Stanford.
Overview
The Platform team is responsible for developing and maintaining all backend services, covering areas such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text-to-speech functionalities, and external APIs. This role is pivotal for someone who thinks strategically, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is passionate about creating delightful user experiences.
We operate as a flat organization, empowering everyone to take on leadership roles by demonstrating exceptional technical skills and delivering consistent results. A strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and a competitive spirit are essential.
Our interview process includes several technical assessments, typically completed within one week.