About the job
Speechify builds text-to-speech tools that help over 50 million people turn written content, like PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites, into audio. Our products run on iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and the web. Recent recognition includes Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
Our team of nearly 200 works fully remotely. Members include engineers and researchers from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni of top PhD programs and founders from startups like Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.
Role Overview
The Platform Software Engineer will help build and maintain backend systems that power payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech capabilities, and external APIs. This role suits someone who thinks strategically, enjoys product development, and values delivering strong user experiences.
What You Will Do
- Develop and support backend services for core Speechify features
- Work on systems related to payments, analytics, subscriptions, and APIs
- Contribute to new product development and text-to-speech functionality
- Collaborate across a flat team structure, leadership comes from technical strength and results
What We Look For
- Strong work ethic and ability to deliver results quickly
- Clear communication skills
- Strategic thinking and a focus on user experience
- Comfort working in a dynamic, remote-first team
Interview Process
The process includes several technical interviews, typically completed within one week.
Location: Plano, TX, USA (remote team)
