About the job
About Speechify
Speechify helps people access information in new ways. The platform turns articles, documents, and books into audio, making it easier to learn or catch up on reading anywhere. By focusing on innovation, Speechify has become a leader in audio information, much like streaming services changed audio entertainment.
Role Overview
The Core Experiences Team at Speechify builds and maintains the services and SDKs that power the product across platforms. As a Senior Software Engineer in Calgary, this position sits at the intersection of product development and infrastructure. The team values strategic thinking, clear API design, and systems that make user experiences smoother.
What You Will Do
- Work with Product Teams to define project scopes and streamline processes for faster customer feedback.
- Weigh integration and user experience trade-offs, delivering solutions through a cross-platform SDK.
- Improve existing features by making loading faster and parsing smarter, using better abstractions and refined algorithms.
- Build and deploy cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs in Kotlin.
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong systems thinker who values simple, effective design.
- Decisive and able to quickly sort which projects can ship now and which need more work.
- Focused and able to prioritize in a startup setting.
- Collaborates well with designers, marketers, and product managers, able to inspire, negotiate, and work as part of a team.
Location
This role is based in Calgary, Canada.

