About the job
Our Mission
At Speechify, we aim to simplify the way you consume information. Whether it’s articles from the web, documents stored in the cloud, or books on your mobile device, we enable you to listen to information at your own pace, whether at your desk, on the go, or anywhere in between. Our innovative tools facilitate deeper and faster learning.
Just as streaming services revolutionized audio entertainment, we are transforming audio information. Our approach is resonating with users, as evidenced by our leadership in the category and our remarkable growth trajectory.
Overview
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This pivotal team is responsible for developing and maintaining the essential services and SDKs that empower Speechify’s product experiences across multiple platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of product and infrastructure, possesses strategic thinking skills, and is dedicated to crafting clear, dependable APIs and systems that significantly enhance user experience.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Speechify’s Product Teams to define project scopes, streamline feedback loops for quicker customer insights, navigate integration and user experience trade-offs, and deliver effective solutions through our cross-platform SDK.
- Enhance existing functionalities by optimizing loading speeds and improving parsing intelligence, utilizing efficient abstractions and refined algorithms.
- Develop cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and tasks using Kotlin.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Possesses a systems thinking mindset, understanding that optimizing a system entails comprehensive design and valuing simplicity.
- Demonstrates speed in generating ideas and options, with the ability to discern what can be shipped immediately and what requires further refinement.
- Exhibits focus in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment, knowing when to actively engage and when to concentrate on tasks.
- Skilled in collaboration, capable of inspiring and negotiating with diverse stakeholders including designers, marketers, and product managers.

