About the job
About Speechify
Speechify transforms how people absorb information. The platform turns articles, documents, and books into audio experiences, making learning more accessible and enjoyable. Like streaming services changed audio entertainment, Speechify is shaping the future of audio information consumption. The company leads its category and continues to grow rapidly.
Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer – Core Experiences
The Core Experiences Team builds and maintains the services and SDKs that deliver Speechify’s core features across platforms. This team sits at the crossroads of product development and infrastructure. The Senior Software Engineer in this group designs clear, reliable APIs and efficient systems, always with the user experience in mind. Strategic thinking and a drive to create dependable, scalable solutions are essential in this role.
What You Will Do
- Work closely with Product Teams to define project scopes, streamline development for faster customer feedback, and address integration and user experience challenges across product areas, using Speechify’s cross-platform SDK.
- Improve existing features to boost loading speeds and parsing accuracy by refining algorithms and building efficient abstractions.
- Develop cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and job scripts with Kotlin.
What Sets You Apart
- Strong systems thinker who values simplicity and understands how thoughtful design leads to better system performance.
- Ability to generate and evaluate ideas quickly, recognizing which changes can be implemented immediately and which need more planning.
- Comfortable focusing and adapting priorities in a startup environment.
- Collaborative approach, skilled at working with designers, marketers, and product managers to move projects forward.
Location
Ottawa, Canada

