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Platform Software Engineer - Join Our Innovative Team!

SpeechifyBoulder, CO, USA
Remote Full-time

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Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess:Proficiency in backend development and API design. Experience with cloud services and scalable architectures. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. A passion for user-centered design and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

About the job

Speechify’s mission is to remove barriers to learning by changing how people read. More than 50 million users rely on our text-to-speech technology to access content in formats like PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites. Our products, spanning iOS, Android, Mac, and a Chrome Extension, have earned recognition from Google and Apple for their inclusivity and thoughtful design.

Our team is fully remote and includes nearly 200 professionals from leading tech companies and top universities. We work together across areas like frontend and backend engineering, AI research, and platform development, all contributing to Speechify’s growth.

Role Overview

Speechify is hiring a Platform Software Engineer to help develop and maintain our backend services. This role focuses on systems such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, and APIs. Platform engineers at Speechify play a key part in shaping product design and delivering strong user experiences.

We operate with a flat structure that values technical leadership and consistent results. Strong communication, a solid work ethic, and initiative are important in our team culture.

The interview process includes several technical interviews, all completed within a week.

What You Will Do

  • Design, build, and maintain APIs, including our public TTS API and internal APIs for payment, subscription, authentication, and consumption tracking, while meeting business and scalability needs.
  • Oversee backend API architecture with a focus on performance and maintainability.
  • Collaborate on B2B solutions, handling customization and integration for enterprise clients.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend systems support product strategy and improve user experience.

Location

This position is based in Boulder, CO, USA. Speechify operates fully remotely.

About Speechify

Speechify is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to making reading accessible to everyone. Our innovative text-to-speech products are designed to enhance learning and comprehension for millions of users worldwide. We champion inclusivity and strive for excellence in every aspect of our work.

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