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Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences

SpeechifyPenang, Malaysia
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Proven experience in software engineering, particularly in backend development. Strong proficiency in Kotlin and cloud services. Experience designing and optimizing APIs and SDKs. Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.

About the job

About Speechify

Speechify helps people absorb information more easily. From online articles to cloud documents and mobile books, our platform turns text into a seamless listening experience. Users can learn and engage with content wherever they are. Our tools are designed to make learning faster and more efficient.

Speechify leads its category and continues to grow rapidly, transforming how people consume information audibly, much like streaming changed audio entertainment.

Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences

Location: Penang, Malaysia

The Core Experiences Team builds and maintains the essential services and SDKs that power Speechify’s products across platforms. This team sits at the intersection of product development and infrastructure. The Senior Software Engineer role suits someone who enjoys shaping reliable APIs and efficient systems that directly impact user experience. Strategic thinking and a focus on clarity are key.

What You Will Do

  • Work closely with Product Teams to define project scopes, streamline features for faster feedback, and balance integration and UX trade-offs across product teams using our cross-platform SDK.
  • Improve existing features by designing better abstractions and refining algorithms to boost loading speed and intelligent parsing.
  • Build cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs with Kotlin.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Thinks in systems and values simplicity in design for optimal performance.
  • Works quickly, generating ideas and options, and knows how to prioritize immediate deliverables versus longer-term work.
  • Self-directed and focused, able to judge when to collaborate and when to work independently in a high-growth startup.
  • Collaborates well with a range of teams, including designers, marketers, and product managers.

About Speechify

Speechify is dedicated to transforming the way individuals engage with information. Our innovative platform allows users to listen to content seamlessly, making learning more accessible and efficient. As a leader in our category, we are committed to fostering an environment of growth and innovation.

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