About the job
Our Mission
At Speechify, we strive to revolutionize the way people consume information. Our innovative platform allows users to convert articles, documents, and books into engaging audio formats, enabling them to learn and absorb knowledge at their convenience—whether at their desk, on the move, or wherever life takes them.
Just as streaming services transformed audio entertainment, we are redefining audio information consumption. Our success speaks for itself: we are ranked #1 in our category and are experiencing remarkable growth.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This pivotal role involves developing and maintaining the essential services and SDKs that drive Speechify’s user experience across various platforms. We need someone who thrives at the intersection of product development and infrastructure, possesses strategic thinking abilities, and is dedicated to crafting clear, reliable APIs and streamlined systems that directly enhance user experiences.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Speechify’s Product Teams to define project scopes, identify opportunities for rapid feedback from customers, balance integration and UX considerations across different product teams, and deliver effective solutions through our cross-platform SDK.
- Optimize and enhance existing functionalities, focusing on improving loading speeds and parsing intelligence by designing efficient abstractions and refining algorithms.
- Develop and deploy cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs utilizing Kotlin.
Ideal Qualifications
- Strong systems thinking skills, understanding that effective optimization requires comprehensive end-to-end design while valuing simplicity.
- Ability to work swiftly to generate ideas and options, knowing how to prioritize tasks for immediate shipping versus those requiring more development time.
- Focus and determination in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment, with the ability to engage effectively when needed or maintain concentration independently.
- Excellent collaborative skills, capable of inspiring, engaging, and negotiating with diverse teams including designers, marketers, and product managers.

