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Platform Software Engineer - Waterloo, Canada

SpeechifyWaterloo, Canada
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

What You'll DoDesign, develop, and maintain robust APIs, including the public TTS API and internal APIs for Payment, Subscription, Authentication, and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet scaling and business needs. Manage the backend API ecosystem, focusing on performance optimization and maintainability. Collaborate on B2B solutions, emphasizing customization and integration for enterprise clients. Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy and enhance user experience.

About the job

Speechify builds tools that turn text into audio, helping over 50 million people read and learn in ways that work for them. Our products, spanning iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web, convert everything from PDFs and books to Google Docs and news articles into spoken word. Recent recognition includes being named Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and receiving Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.

The company operates as a fully distributed team of nearly 200, including engineers, AI researchers, and professionals with backgrounds at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Stanford. Collaboration, technical depth, and fresh ideas shape how we work together.

About the Platform Software Engineer Role

The Platform team designs, builds, and maintains backend systems that power Speechify’s core features. This includes:

  • Managing payments and subscriptions
  • Providing analytics
  • Developing new product features
  • Supporting text-to-speech capabilities
  • Integrating with external APIs

Speechify seeks a strategic thinker who enjoys building products and has a record of delivering strong user experiences. The pace is quick, and the work centers on practical problem-solving and technical quality.

What Sets the Team Apart

  • Flat structure, everyone can lead and make an impact
  • Emphasis on clear communication and strong work ethic
  • Results matter: focus on efficient, high-quality delivery

Location

This role is based in Waterloo, Canada.

Interview Process

The interview process is completed within one week and includes several technical assessments.

About Speechify

Speechify is dedicated to bridging the gap between reading and learning, ensuring accessibility for all. With a range of award-winning text-to-speech products, we empower users to enhance their reading capabilities and achieve their educational goals.

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