About the job
Speechify’s mission is to remove barriers to learning through reading. More than 50 million people worldwide use Speechify’s text-to-speech tools to turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio. Our products span iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web, and have earned recognition such as Google’s Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
We are a fully remote team of nearly 200 professionals, including engineers, AI researchers, and domain experts. Team members have joined us from organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stripe, Vercel, and Stanford’s PhD programs.
Role overview
The Platform Software Engineer will join the team responsible for building and maintaining backend services. This includes payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech capabilities, and external APIs. The work shapes the foundation for Speechify’s suite of products and directly impacts user experience.
This role suits those who enjoy making product decisions, thrive in a collaborative environment, and care about delivering high-quality results. Speechify values technical skill, clear communication, and a strong work ethic. The organization operates with a flat structure, focusing on outcomes over hierarchy.
Interview process
- Multiple technical interviews
- Process typically completes within one week
Location
This position is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

