About the job
At Speechify, our mission is to ensure that reading is never a barrier to learning. With over 50 million users, our innovative text-to-speech products transform various reading materials—such as PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio, empowering users to read faster, absorb more information, and enhance their retention. Our product suite includes an iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app. Notably, Speechify was recognized as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and received the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity from Apple.
Currently, our team of nearly 200 talented individuals collaborates in a fully distributed environment, with no central office. Our team comprises frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and professionals from industry giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as successful startups like Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt, along with many entrepreneurial founders.
Overview
The Platform team is responsible for constructing and maintaining all backend services, which encompass payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product integrations, text-to-speech functionalities, and external APIs. This role is crucial and perfectly suited for strategic thinkers who thrive in fast-paced settings, are passionate about making impactful product decisions, and possess a track record of creating exceptional user experiences that delight our audience.
We maintain a flat organizational structure that empowers individuals to lead by demonstrating outstanding technical capabilities and delivering consistent results swiftly. A strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and a relentless drive to succeed are essential.
Our interview process is robust, featuring several technical interviews designed to be completed within one week.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and sustain robust APIs, including public TTS APIs and internal APIs such as Payment, Subscription, Authentication, and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they satisfy business and scalability demands.
- Manage the entire backend API landscape, enhancing performance and maintainability.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, emphasizing customization and integration for enterprise clients.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience.

