Job description
Role overview
Speechify is building tools to make reading accessible to 50+ million users through text-to-speech technology. As a Software Engineer on the Platform team, you'll design and maintain core infrastructure that powers their text-to-speech products across websites, documents, and mobile platforms.
Key responsibilities
- Develop scalable backend systems for document processing and audio generation
- Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate platform features
- Optimize performance and reliability of cloud-based services
- Implement security measures for user data protection
- Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend systems for document processing pipelines
- Build and maintain cloud infrastructure for audio generation services
- Collaborate with product teams to define technical requirements
- Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in production systems
Requirements
- 2+ years professional backend development experience
- Proficiency in Python or similar languages
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- Understanding of API design principles
- Strong problem-solving skills in distributed systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses
- Remote work flexibility 2-3 days/week
- Professional development budget
- Annual company-wide hackathon
- Health and wellness stipend
Keywords
PythonCloud ServicesAPI DevelopmentText-to-SpeechDockerKubernetesRESTful APIsAWSDevOpsMicroservices