Software Engineer, Platform - Sydney, Australia
Skills
About the role
This is a mid-level Platform Software Engineer role building backend services for Speechify's text-to-speech products, with the position open remotely in Australia. You'll work across APIs for text-to-speech, payments, subscriptions, authentication, analytics, and consumption tracking. The team is fully distributed and has no office.
What you’ll do
- Design, build, and maintain public and internal backend APIs.
- Improve the performance and maintainability of the backend platform.
- Support B2B integrations and enterprise customization.
- Align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience.
- Prioritize implementation work according to urgency and impact.
What they’re looking for
- Professional backend development experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Direct GCP experience.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong communication and technical delivery skills.
Nice to have
- AWS, Azure, or another cloud provider.
- Docker and containerized deployments.
- Kubernetes deployments for highly available applications.
What’s on offer
- Remote work in Australia.
- A fully distributed, asynchronous work culture with no office.
- Autonomy and influence over product and technical decisions.
- Work on an AI and audio product focused on accessibility.
Questions about this role
Is this role remote?
Yes. Speechify describes its workforce as fully distributed with no office.
Where is the role open?
The listing is for Australia.
What technologies are required?
TypeScript, Node.js, and GCP are required or directly specified.
What backend systems will I work on?
The platform includes text-to-speech, payment, subscription, authentication, analytics, and consumption-tracking APIs.
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