Software Engineer, Platform - Spokane, WA, USA Spokane, WA, USA

Software Engineer, Platform - Spokane, WA, USASpokane, WA, USAThe mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App.Today, nearly 200 people around the globe are part of Speechify in a 100% distributed setting.OverviewThe responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs.This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount.What You'll DoDesign, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirementsOversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainabilityCollaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clientsWork closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experienceAn Ideal Candidate Should HaveDirect experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providersEfficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impactPreferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deploymentsPreferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on KubernetesWhat We OfferA dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its productsA team that values innovation, intuition, and driveAutonomy, fostering focus and creativityThe opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industryCompetitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work cultureThe privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and moreAn active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domainSalaryUnited States based salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experienceEEO StatementSpeechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.J-18808-Ljbffr