About the job
Speechify’s mission is to remove reading barriers in education. More than 50 million people use our text-to-speech tools to turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news stories, and websites into audio. Our products span iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web. Recent recognition includes Google’s Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple’s Design Award for Inclusivity in 2025.
Our team includes nearly 200 people working fully remotely. We bring together frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and professionals from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and other top companies.
Role Overview
The Platform team builds and maintains the backend services behind Speechify’s products. These services cover payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech processing, and external APIs. This position suits engineers who think strategically, enjoy shaping products, and care about user experience.
Speechify has a flat structure. Team members are encouraged to take initiative, demonstrate technical skill, and lead by delivering results. Success here requires strong communication, a solid work ethic, and persistence.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and manage APIs, including public text-to-speech endpoints and internal services for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking, with a focus on scalability and business needs.
- Maintain and optimize the backend API ecosystem to ensure high performance and reliability.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, customizing and integrating backend systems for enterprise customers.
- Work with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product goals and deliver a strong user experience.
Interview Process
The process includes several technical interviews, typically completed within one week.
Location
This role is based in Munich, Germany. The team operates remotely, with no physical office.

