About the job
About Speechify
At Speechify, we are dedicated to ensuring that reading is never a barrier to learning. With over 50 million users, our text-to-speech solutions—including apps on iOS, Android, macOS, Chrome, and the web—enable users to listen to PDFs, books, documents, and web content more efficiently and enjoyably than ever. Our innovative product has received prestigious accolades from Google (Chrome Extension of the Year) and Apple (App of the Day and 2025 Inclusivity Design Award) for its outstanding impact and accessibility.
We are a fully remote, distributed team comprised of engineers, designers, researchers, and product developers from renowned companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Stripe. Our culture emphasizes agility, frequent shipping, and a passion for solving real user problems.
Role Overview
As a Software Engineer on the macOS team, you will play a pivotal role in building and scaling Speechify's core desktop experience for millions of users. You’ll take ownership of critical aspects of our macOS app architecture, deliver production-ready code, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams—including product, design, and engineering—to bring innovative features to life.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic startup environment, enjoys making impactful product decisions, values exceptional user experiences, and is passionate about accessibility and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead essential engineering and product decisions for the macOS application.
- Write, test, and deliver high-quality production code that scales to millions of users.
- Maintain and enhance complex application architecture with an emphasis on performance and stability.
- Collaborate within a cross-functional team, partnering with designers and product managers to shape features from ideation to launch.
- Engage in product planning and contribute to roadmap discussions.
- Drive continuous improvement in code quality, CI/CD processes, and development workflows.

