Software Engineer, Platform - New Orleans, LA, USA

Speechify; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Welcoming atmosphere

Autonomy and creativity in work

Job summary

Speechify is looking for a talented backend developer to join their Platform team in New Orleans, Louisiana. You'll design and maintain robust APIs, work closely with cross-functional teams, and optimize backend architecture to enhance user experience.

The ideal candidate should have proven backend development experience in TS/Node and familiarity with cloud platforms like GCP and AWS. The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $200,000 annually, alongside bonuses and stock options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend development with TS/Node.
• Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform and familiarity with AWS or Azure.
• Preferred experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs for various functionalities.
• Oversee the full backend API landscape for optimizations.
• Collaborate on B2B solutions to meet enterprise client needs.

Skills

Backend development: TS/Node

GCP

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

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.

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

Salary

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.