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.

