Speechify
Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences - Buffalo, USA
Speechify, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences - Buffalo, USA
Mission
Speechify is the easiest way to listen to the world’s information. Articles on the web, documents in the cloud, books on your phone. We absorb it all and let you listen to it at your desk, on the go, at your own speed, and with tools that make learning easier, deeper, and faster.
What streaming services have done for audio entertainment, we’re doing for audio information. And whatever we’re doing seems to be working. We’re #1 in our category, and experiencing exponential growth.
Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This team builds and maintains the foundational services and SDKs that power Speechify’s product experience across platforms. It’s a critical role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of product and infrastructure, thinks strategically, and is passionate about designing clear, reliable APIs and simple systems that directly enhance the user experience.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with Speechify’s Product Teams to scope projects, reduce scope to get faster feedback from customers, navigate integration/UX tradeoffs relevant to different product teams, and deliver solutions via our cross-platform SDK
Optimize existing functionality to ship faster loading and more intelligent parsing by designing efficient abstractions and improving algorithms
Ship cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin
An Ideal Candidate Should Have
Systems thinking: understand that optimizing a system requires end-to-end design and value simplicity
Speed: the ability to generate ideas quickly and decide what can ship now versus what needs more time
Focus: ability to engage or work heads-down in a high-growth startup with a remote team
Collaboration: ability to inspire, collaborate with designers, marketers, and PMs
Preferred Tech Stack:
Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is OK but focus is on Kotlin Multiplatform)
Prior experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus
What We Offer
A fast-growing environment where you can shape the company and product
An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work
Opportunity to make a big impact in a transformational industry
Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
Opportunity to work on a life-changing product used by millions
Build products that support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more
Work in the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio
Salary
United States Based : 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience
How to Apply
Think you’re a good fit for this job? Tell us about yourself and why you’re interested when you apply. Include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary. Any information provided will be confidential and will not be considered in hiring decisions. This summary is provided to satisfy legal requirements and to improve our equal opportunity efforts.
OMB Control Number 1250-0005. Expires 04/30/2026.
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Speechify is the easiest way to listen to the world’s information. Articles on the web, documents in the cloud, books on your phone. We absorb it all and let you listen to it at your desk, on the go, at your own speed, and with tools that make learning easier, deeper, and faster.
What streaming services have done for audio entertainment, we’re doing for audio information. And whatever we’re doing seems to be working. We’re #1 in our category, and experiencing exponential growth.
Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This team builds and maintains the foundational services and SDKs that power Speechify’s product experience across platforms. It’s a critical role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of product and infrastructure, thinks strategically, and is passionate about designing clear, reliable APIs and simple systems that directly enhance the user experience.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with Speechify’s Product Teams to scope projects, reduce scope to get faster feedback from customers, navigate integration/UX tradeoffs relevant to different product teams, and deliver solutions via our cross-platform SDK
Optimize existing functionality to ship faster loading and more intelligent parsing by designing efficient abstractions and improving algorithms
Ship cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin
An Ideal Candidate Should Have
Systems thinking: understand that optimizing a system requires end-to-end design and value simplicity
Speed: the ability to generate ideas quickly and decide what can ship now versus what needs more time
Focus: ability to engage or work heads-down in a high-growth startup with a remote team
Collaboration: ability to inspire, collaborate with designers, marketers, and PMs
Preferred Tech Stack:
Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is OK but focus is on Kotlin Multiplatform)
Prior experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a plus
What We Offer
A fast-growing environment where you can shape the company and product
An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work
Opportunity to make a big impact in a transformational industry
Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
Opportunity to work on a life-changing product used by millions
Build products that support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more
Work in the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio
Salary
United States Based : 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience
How to Apply
Think you’re a good fit for this job? Tell us about yourself and why you’re interested when you apply. Include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary. Any information provided will be confidential and will not be considered in hiring decisions. This summary is provided to satisfy legal requirements and to improve our equal opportunity efforts.
OMB Control Number 1250-0005. Expires 04/30/2026.
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