Speechify aims to solve the barrier that reading presents to learning by providing text-to-speech products that enable users to consume content through audio, thereby improving reading speed, comprehension, and retention.
Requirements
- Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
- Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
- Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
- Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
- Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
- Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
- Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience
Other
- Thinks strategically
- Enjoys fast-paced environments
- Passionate about making product decisions
- Experience building great user experiences that delight users
- Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount
