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Backend DevelopmentOnsite

Software Engineer, Platform

Speechify - Company

Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ AustraliaFull-time - Senior (4-7 years)0 applicantsCloses Jun 14, 2026

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Role overview

Speechify is on a mission to remove barriers to learning by transforming text into audio for over 50 million users. As a Software Engineer, Platform, you'll build scalable solutions that power this mission, working with cutting-edge text-to-speech technology across documents, books, and web content.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement backend systems for high-impact text-to-speech platform features
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability
  • Maintain and improve core infrastructure for document processing pipelines
  • Troubleshoot complex technical challenges in production environments
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architecture decisions

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional backend development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture
  • Track record of delivering mission-critical software solutions
  • Deep understanding of API design and system scalability

Benefits

  • Work with a mission-driven team impacting education accessibility
  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Generous professional development budget
  • Flexible working hours with modern office facilities

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement backend systems for high-impact text-to-speech platform features
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability
  • Maintain and improve core infrastructure for document processing pipelines
  • Troubleshoot complex technical challenges in production environments
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architecture decisions

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional backend development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture
  • Track record of delivering mission-critical software solutions
  • Deep understanding of API design and system scalability

Benefits

  • Work with a mission-driven team impacting education accessibility
  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Generous professional development budget
  • Flexible working hours with modern office facilities

Keywords

Pythonbackend developmentcloud infrastructuremicroservicesAPI design