Platform Backend Engineer — TS/Node, Cloud, APIs

Speechify; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Asynchronous culture

Impactful product

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Speechify is seeking a strong backend engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable APIs that power our content-to-speech products. You will own critical services, from public APIs to internal systems like payments, analytics, and subscriptions, shaping the foundation of a user‑centric platform.

Join a fully distributed team that values rapid delivery, robust architecture, and high‑impact work, helping millions of readers access knowledge through AI-powered audio experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven backend development experience with TypeScript/Node.js.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with AWS or Azure.
• Ability to design scalable APIs and products with a focus on performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend APIs including public and internal services.
• Oversee API landscape for performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align backend with product strategy.
• Participate in fast-paced, asynchronous work culture.

Skills

TS/Node (TypeScript/Node.js)

GCP

AWS/Azure familiarity

APIs & backend design

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Speechify is seeking a strong backend engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable APIs that power our content-to-speech products. You will own critical services, from public APIs to internal systems like payments, analytics, and subscriptions, shaping the foundation of a user‑centric platform.

Join a fully distributed team that values rapid delivery, robust architecture, and high‑impact work, helping millions of readers access knowledge through AI-powered audio experiences.