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Software Engineer, Platform - Memphis, TN, USA

Speechify
Location
Memphis, TN, USA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
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 the backend systems that support various services including payments, subscriptions, and the public TTS API. Your role will involve optimizing existing services, automating processes, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the systems in a fully distributed work environment. You will also collaborate with product and mobile teams to align backend architecture with product development.

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 specific mention of work-life balance or flexible hours
  • The role involves a significant amount of backend responsibility with a focus on automation and optimization
  • The company is fully remote, which may require strong self-management skills
Job score2.6/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness1/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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