Software Engineer, Platform - Geneva, Switzerland
Skills
About the role
This is a remote platform software engineering role for someone building backend systems for Speechify's text-to-speech product from Geneva, Switzerland. You'll develop APIs and services for payments, subscriptions, authentication, usage tracking, and enterprise integrations. The role suits a backend engineer experienced with TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud platforms who works effectively in an asynchronous team.
What you’ll do
- Build and evolve public and internal backend APIs.
- Support payment, subscription, authentication, and consumption-tracking services.
- Improve API performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Address enterprise integration and customization needs.
- Align backend decisions with product and user experience goals.
What they’re looking for
- Professional backend engineering experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Hands-on Google Cloud Platform experience.
- Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or another major cloud provider.
- Ability to prioritize work by urgency and impact.
- Clear communication and effective asynchronous collaboration.
Nice to have
- Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
- Experience operating highly available workloads on Kubernetes.
What’s on offer
- Fully remote work in a distributed team with no physical office.
- A Switzerland-based salary range of $30,000 to $160,000 per year, plus bonus and stock.
- A high-autonomy working environment.
- The chance to contribute to accessibility-focused products for people with learning differences.
Questions about this role
Is this platform engineering role remote?
Yes. The posting describes a fully remote distributed team with no physical office.
What is the salary range?
The listed Switzerland-based range is $30,000 to $160,000 per year, plus bonus and stock.
Which technologies are required?
The role requires TypeScript, Node.js, and Google Cloud Platform, with knowledge of another major cloud provider.
Where is the role listed?
The role is listed for Geneva, Switzerland, while the working arrangement is fully remote.
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