Software Engineer, Platform - Naperville, IL, USA
Skills
About the role
Speechify is hiring a full-time remote backend platform engineer in the United States. The role is for TypeScript and Node.js engineers who can build APIs for text-to-speech, payments, subscriptions, authentication, and usage tracking. You’ll own backend improvements in a distributed environment while partnering with teams shaping product strategy. The role also supports integrations and customization for enterprise customers.
What you’ll do
- Design and maintain public text-to-speech APIs and internal platform services.
- Improve backend performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Support enterprise integrations and customer customization.
- Coordinate backend architecture with product and user-experience priorities.
- Contribute to technical leadership through sustained delivery.
What they’re looking for
- Backend experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Hands-on Google Cloud Platform experience.
- Working familiarity with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud providers.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and implement quickly.
- Strong communication and results-oriented execution.
Nice to have
- Docker and containerized deployment experience.
- Experience with high-availability Kubernetes deployments.
What’s on offer
- A fully remote role with no physical office.
- An asynchronous culture centered on autonomy and focused work.
- USD 140,000 to USD 200,000 in annual U.S. base pay.
- Bonus and equity.
Questions about this role
Can I work remotely in this role?
Yes. The posting says the team is fully remote and distributed.
What is the salary range?
The listed U.S. base salary is USD 140,000 to USD 200,000 per year.
What cloud experience is needed?
Google Cloud Platform experience is required, with AWS or Azure familiarity also mentioned.
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