About the job
Speechify’s mission is to make reading accessible for everyone, never a barrier to learning.
With more than 50 million users, Speechify’s text-to-speech platform converts reading materials like PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio. Users can read faster, retain more, and access content in ways that work for them. Our product lineup includes iOS, Android, and Mac apps, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Recognition includes Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
The team is fully distributed, with nearly 200 people working remotely. Speechify brings together frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and professionals from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and top universities, as well as founders of companies such as Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt.
Role overview
The Platform team builds and maintains backend services that power Speechify’s products. This includes payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product features, text-to-speech capabilities, and external APIs.
This Software Engineer, Platform role suits someone who thinks strategically, enjoys shaping product direction, and thrives in a high-energy setting. A strong work ethic, clear communication, and drive for results matter here. The organization is flat, team members who demonstrate technical skill and commitment can step into leadership roles.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain APIs, including the public TTS API and internal APIs for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking.
- Oversee the backend API ecosystem with a focus on performance and maintainability.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, working on customization and integration for enterprise clients.
- Work with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience.
Interview process
The interview process involves several technical evaluations, typically completed within one week.
Location
This role is listed for Dallas, TX, USA. The team works fully remotely.

