About the job
Speechify’s mission is to remove reading barriers and make learning accessible to everyone. With more than 50 million users worldwide, our text-to-speech tools turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio, helping people read faster, understand more, and remember better. Our products include iOS and Android apps, a Mac app, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Google named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year, and Apple awarded us the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
Our team of nearly 200 works fully remotely. Colleagues include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and professionals from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as alumni of Stanford and founders from startups like Stripe and Vercel.
Role overview
Speechify is looking for a Tech Lead, Android Core Product, based in Salvador, Brazil. As we grow our Android app, the leading text-to-speech app on the Play Store, this senior role supports a growing user base and leads new projects. The position suits someone who enjoys making product decisions, thrives on crafting user experiences, and brings strategic thinking to the table.
Speechify’s structure is flat. Leadership comes from technical excellence and consistent results. A strong work ethic, clear communication, and drive are vital here.
The interview process is straightforward: several technical interviews, usually completed within a week.
What you will do
- Own major features and work closely with the design team to deliver high-quality results.
- Help shape the direction of the Android development team.
- Maintain and improve reliability metrics for key app features.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions with Product, Design, and Engineering.
- Review pull requests and support other engineers.
- Tackle critical issues and adapt quickly to new challenges.
