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Platform Software Engineer - Join Speechify in Zurich

SpeechifyZurich, Switzerland
Remote Full-time

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Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including a public TTS API, internal APIs for Payment, Subscription, Authentication, and Consumption Tracking, ensuring all meet business and scalability needs. Oversee the entire backend API ecosystem, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability. Collaborate on B2B solutions with a focus on customization and integration requirements for enterprise clients. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture aligns with the overall product strategy and user experience.

About the job

Speechify’s mission is to remove barriers to reading and help people learn more effectively. Over 50 million people worldwide use our text-to-speech products, which turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news stories, and websites into audio. Our lineup includes apps for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Industry 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. We bring together front-end and back-end engineers, AI researchers, and specialists from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni of Stanford and founders from Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.

Role overview

This Platform Software Engineer position focuses on building and maintaining core backend services. These include payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech systems, and external APIs. The role suits someone who enjoys shaping products, makes thoughtful technical decisions, and cares about delivering strong user experiences.

Speechify’s structure is flat: anyone can step up and lead by showing technical strength and delivering results. Success here depends on a strong work ethic, clear communication, and drive.

Interview process

The hiring process includes several technical evaluations, typically completed within one week.

Location

This role is listed in Zurich, Switzerland. The team works in a fully distributed model with no physical office.

About Speechify

Speechify is dedicated to transforming the way people consume written content, ensuring that reading is accessible to all. Our cutting-edge technology and user-centric approach have earned us significant accolades and a loyal user base. Join us as we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of text-to-speech technology.

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