Software Engineer, Platform - Durham, NC, USA

Speechify

$140K — $200K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of backend development experience required, specifically in TypeScript/Node.
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with AWS or Azure.
  • Ability to prioritize and implement strategies effectively based on business impact.
  • Preferred experience with Docker and containerization technologies.
  • Preferred skills in deploying applications using Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust public and internal APIs for various services.
  • Enhance and optimize the backend API ecosystem for better performance.
  • Collaborate with B2B clients to customize solutions and integrate services.
  • Ensure backend architecture aligns with product strategy and enhances user experience.
  • Maintain a focus on scalability and technical excellence across platforms.

Benefits

  • Dynamic environment where contributions directly impact products.
  • Culture that values innovation and individual drive.
  • High degree of autonomy to inspire creativity.
  • Opportunity to influence a transformative industry.
  • Supportive, asynchronous work culture that emphasizes employee well-being.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in AI and audio sectors.
Full Job Description
Overview

The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs.

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

What You'll Do
  • 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

An Ideal Candidate Should Have
  • 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

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

The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience

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