About the job
The mission of Speechify is to eliminate reading barriers to learning.
With over 50 million users, Speechify's innovative text-to-speech products convert a variety of reading materials—PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites—into audio format, empowering users to read faster and retain more information. Our suite of products includes applications for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome Extension, and a Web App. Recently, Speechify was honored as the Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and received the Design Award for Inclusivity by Apple for 2025.
Our team consists of nearly 200 professionals working in a 100% distributed environment, without a physical office. This diverse group includes frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and talents from leading tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as notable startups such as Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.
Overview
As our Android application continues to thrive as the most popular text-to-speech app on the Play Store, we are seeking a Tech Lead to bolster our Android engineering efforts. This role is essential for managing our expanding user base and spearheading new projects that will elevate our offerings.
This position is suited for strategic thinkers who thrive in dynamic environments, are passionate about product development, and have a track record of creating exceptional user experiences.
We operate as a flat organization that empowers individuals to lead by showcasing their technical expertise and consistently delivering results. Strong work ethic, communication skills, and a competitive spirit are fundamental to our culture.
Our interview process is thorough and typically wraps up within one week, involving several technical interviews.
Your Responsibilities
- Take ownership of significant features and collaborate closely with our design team to deliver high-quality app functionalities.
- Shape the future direction of our Android team.
- Maintain and enhance the reliability of key features.
- Engage in cross-team discussions with Product, Design, and Engineering.
- Review pull requests and provide support to fellow team members.
- Address critical issues and adapt to unforeseen challenges.

