Speechify

Senior Software Engineer, AI Model serving

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, SaaS, AI, EdTechIndustries

Senior Backend Engineer

Mission

The 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. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its App of the Day.

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, 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.

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.

Overview

As Speechify expands, our AI team seeks a Senior Backend Engineer. This role is central to ensuring our infrastructure scales efficiently, optimizing key product flows, and constructing resilient end-to-end systems. If you are passionate about strategizing, enjoy high-paced environments, and are eager to take ownership of product decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • State of the art voice cloning
  • Low latency and cost effective text to speech

Requirements

  • Proven experience in backend development: Python
  • 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.
  • Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
  • Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes.
  • Preferred: Experience deploying NLP or TTS models to production.

What We Offer

  • A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products.
  • A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive.
  • Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity.
  • The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry.
  • Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture.
  • The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more.
  • An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 (US base salary) + bonus + equity, depending on experience.

Application Instructions

Think you’re a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply. And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.

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Company Information

Speechify 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.

Skills

AI
Model Serving
Backend Engineering
Infrastructure Scaling
System Optimization
Resilient Systems
Voice Cloning
Text-to-Speech
Low Latency
Cost-Effective Solutions

Speechify

Text-to-speech application for accessibility

About Speechify

Speechify provides a text-to-speech application that helps users access information audibly. It is designed for a diverse audience, including students, professionals, and individuals with learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD. The application works by converting written text into spoken words, allowing users to listen to content through various platforms, including a Google Chrome extension, web app, and mobile apps for iOS and Android. This accessibility feature is particularly beneficial for those who prefer auditory learning or have difficulty reading. Unlike many competitors, Speechify offers a freemium model, where basic features are free, and advanced options are available through a subscription. This approach, along with partnerships with platforms like Medium and the Star Tribune, helps expand its reach to over 20 million users worldwide. The goal of Speechify is to eliminate reading barriers, enabling users to learn and retain information more effectively.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$10MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging assistive tech platforms increase competition in the digital accessibility space.
Reliance on partnerships poses risks if partners develop in-house solutions.
Freemium model challenges revenue growth if users don't convert to paid subscriptions.

Differentiation

Speechify offers a freemium model, attracting a broad user base globally.
The platform supports users with learning differences, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity.
Partnerships with major publications integrate Speechify's technology into widely-read platforms.

Upsides

AI-driven voice modulation enhances user experience with natural speech synthesis.
Partnerships with educational platforms expand Speechify's reach in remote learning.
Growing demand for accessibility tools boosts Speechify's presence in corporate environments.

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