About the job
Speechify builds text-to-speech tools that help over 50 million people turn written content, PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites, into audio. Our mission: reading should never stand in the way of learning. With products on iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and the web, Speechify has earned recognition including Chrome Extension of the Year from Google and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.
Our fully remote team includes nearly 200 engineers, AI researchers, and alumni from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as well as graduates of Stanford and fast-growing startups such as Stripe and Vercel.
Role Overview
The Platform Software Engineer joins the team responsible for Speechify’s backend services. This includes payments, analytics, subscriptions, new product infrastructure, text-to-speech features, and external APIs. The team’s work directly supports both end users and enterprise clients.
This role suits someone who thinks strategically, enjoys shaping product decisions, and cares about delivering strong user experiences. Speechify values technical leadership, results, and clear communication. The company operates with a flat structure, so those who consistently deliver have room to grow their influence.
What You Will Do
- Design, build, and maintain APIs, including public text-to-speech endpoints and internal APIs for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking, to meet business and scaling needs.
- Oversee backend API performance and maintainability across the platform.
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration for enterprise partners.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture supports product strategy and user experience goals.
How We Hire
The interview process includes several technical assessments, typically completed within one week.
Location
This role is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

