About the job
Speechify’s mission is to remove barriers to learning by transforming written content into audio. More than 50 million people use Speechify to listen to everything from PDFs and books to Google Docs and websites. Our suite includes apps for iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web. Google named us Chrome Extension of the Year, and Apple recognized us with the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
Our team brings together nearly 200 professionals, including engineers, AI researchers, and alumni from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as top PhD programs such as Stanford. We operate fully remotely, with no central office, and value collaboration and flexibility.
Role overview
The Platform Software Engineer will join the Platform team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This group builds and maintains backend systems that power payment processing, analytics, subscriptions, new product launches, text-to-speech features, and external APIs. The role calls for a strategic thinker who enjoys product development and consistently delivers strong user experiences.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services supporting Speechify’s core products
- Work on systems for payments, analytics, subscriptions, product launches, text-to-speech, and APIs
- Collaborate with engineers and researchers across the company
- Contribute to a flat organizational structure by demonstrating technical leadership and delivering results
What we look for
- Strong work ethic and drive for results
- Clear, effective communication skills
- Passion for building products that improve user experience
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, distributed environment
Interview process
The process includes several technical evaluations, usually completed within one week.

