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Platform Software Engineer - Join Speechify's Innovative Team

SpeechifyRochester, NY, USA
Remote Full-time

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What You'll Do:Design, develop, and maintain powerful APIs, including public TTS APIs and internal services such as Payment, Subscription, Authentication, and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they align with business goals and scalability requirements. Manage the entire backend API ecosystem, focusing on performance enhancement and maintainability. Collaborate on B2B solutions, tailoring customizations and integration strategies for enterprise clients. Work closely with cross-functional teams to harmonize backend architecture with the overall product strategy and enhance user experience.

About the job

Speechify aims to remove barriers to learning by transforming text into audio. Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to listen to content from PDFs, books, Google Docs, and websites, helping them understand and retain information more easily.

Our products span iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Speechify has earned recognition from Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and from Apple with a 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. We focus on making reading accessible to all.

The fully distributed team includes nearly 200 professionals from backgrounds at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and top PhD programs. Collaboration and creativity are central to our culture; every team member’s ideas matter.

Role Overview

The Platform Software Engineer will build and support backend services that drive Speechify’s core operations. This includes systems for payments, analytics, subscriptions, and integrations with external APIs. The work directly supports our ability to scale and introduce new features.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Strategic thinkers who enjoy solving complex problems
  • Comfort working in a fast-moving setting
  • Strong interest in delivering excellent user experiences
  • Clear communicators who value teamwork
  • Consistent, results-driven contributors

Speechify’s flat structure rewards technical leadership and solid execution. We value work ethic, open communication, and a drive to win.

Interview Process

Our hiring steps are straightforward. Candidates complete several technical interviews, usually within one week.

Location

This role is based in Rochester, NY, USA.

About Speechify

Speechify is dedicated to transforming the way people read and learn. By leveraging advanced technology, we create solutions that make reading faster, easier, and more enjoyable for everyone. Our global team is united by a shared vision of innovation and accessibility, making us a leader in the text-to-speech industry.

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