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Platform Software Engineer - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

SpeechifyKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Remote Full-time

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Design, develop, and sustain robust APIs, including our public TTS API and internal APIs for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and usage tracking, ensuring they align with business and scalability needs. Manage the entire backend API ecosystem, focusing on performance enhancements and maintainability. Collaborate on B2B solutions, emphasizing customization and integration for enterprise clients. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between backend architecture and overall product strategy and user experience.

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.

About Speechify

Speechify is dedicated to transforming the reading experience through innovative text-to-speech technology. Our diverse team operates seamlessly in a fully remote environment, harnessing talent from leading tech companies and prestigious academic institutions to create tools that enhance learning and accessibility for millions.

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