Software Engineer (Platform)

Speechify; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Speechify is seeking a backend-focused engineer in Los Angeles to design, build, and maintain scalable APIs powering payments, analytics, subscriptions, and TTS services.

You will own API quality, performance, and reliability while collaborating with product and design teams to ensure a smooth user experience.

Qualifications

• Proven backend experience with TS/Node and API design.
• Experience deploying scalable backend services in the cloud.
• Strong emphasis on performance and maintainability of APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services including payments, analytics, subscriptions, and TTS APIs.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust public and internal APIs.
• Oversee API landscape for performance and reliability; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

TS/Node

Backend API design

Cloud platforms

GCP/AWS

Performance optimization

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• 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
• 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

Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providersProven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impactPreferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deploymentsPreferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes