About the job
Speechify builds technology that helps people learn without barriers. Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech tools to turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio, making it easier to read, remember, and learn. The product suite spans iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome Extension, and Web apps. Recent recognition includes Google’s Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
The team is fully remote, with nearly 200 colleagues across engineering, AI research, and product. Team members bring experience from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stanford, Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt, among others.
Role overview
The Platform Software Engineer will join the team responsible for all backend services at Speechify. This includes payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech systems, and external APIs.
The role suits engineers who think strategically, enjoy making product decisions, and care about the user experience. The team values strong technical skills, clear communication, and a drive to deliver results. Leadership is earned through technical excellence and initiative, not hierarchy.
What you will do
- Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs, including the public TTS API and internal services for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking.
- Oversee and improve backend API performance and maintainability.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, customizing and integrating for enterprise clients.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture supports product strategy and user needs.
Interview process
The process includes several technical interviews, typically completed within one week.
Location
This role is based in The Hague, Netherlands.

