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Software Engineer, Platform - Medellín, Colombia

Speechify
Location
Medellín, Colombia
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Global
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven backend experience in TS/Node
  • Direct experience with GCP; working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or another cloud
  • A habit of giving away work you used to own, and something to show for the room it created
  • A daily working setup with AI agents you can describe in detail
  • The instinct to check a result against the system itself
  • Judgment about what not to build, and the ability to say plainly why you dropped it
Nice to have
  • Docker and containerized deployments
  • Deploying high-availability applications on Kubernetes
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer on the Platform team at Speechify, you will design, build, and maintain backend systems that support various functionalities such as payments, subscriptions, and the public TTS API. You will focus on improving system efficiency and reliability, automating processes, and collaborating with product and mobile teams to ensure the backend architecture aligns with product goals. The role emphasizes ownership, innovation, and the ability to adapt and improve existing services.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role involves significant ownership and responsibility for backend systems
  • The team operates in a fully distributed setting, which may require strong self-management skills
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