Full-Time

Software Engineer: Developer Success

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Speakeasy

Speakeasy

11-50 employees

Automates API and SDK creation for developers

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Junior, Mid

London, UK

Ideally located in London or the San Francisco Bay Area.

Category
Backend Engineering
IT & Support
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
TypeScript
Go
Requirements
  • Be comfortable spending about 50% of your time diving deep into the technical details of our customers’ APIs and SDKs.
  • You’ve likely built or maintained APIs/SDKs within large teams, and are familiar with concepts like data serialization/deserialization, OAuth, authentication mechanisms, and webhook data payloads.
  • You are comfortable contributing to production code, working in a CLI environment, and are fluent in at least one of TypeScript, Golang, or Python.
  • Have a high degree of empathy for customers, and can transition rapidly from understanding their “big picture” goals as well as get into the weeds of specific technical roadblocks.
  • Have excellent communication and customer management skills — whether it's via IRC, Slack, Discord, video or anything else.
  • You sweat the details — from Slack messages to customers, to creating easy-to-understand docs.
  • Use your customer learnings to influence the product roadmap and craft high-impact docs, usage guides, and examples that ensure constant improvement in the customer experience.
  • Understand that customer support can be critical differentiator and not a chore.
  • You are energized by helping customers be successful with Speakeasy.
  • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
Responsibilities
  • You will be a primary owner of technical outcomes, working closely with developers to resolve issues, troubleshoot bugs, and ensure a smooth, joyful experience with our products. (roughly 50% of role).
  • You’ll take the lead on crafting, updating, and refining documentation, tutorials, and guides, ensuring developers can easily access the information they need to use our products effectively.
  • Act as a technical liaison between our developers and internal engineering teams, providing critical feedback to influence product development and prioritize features that matter most to our customers.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to build tools (e.g., Retool applications) that enable us to serve our customers more effectively.
  • You’ll assist with feature releases, handle customer communications, and manage migrations to ensure smooth transitions and continued customer satisfaction.
  • You’ll directly contribute to product development by adding new features, fixing bugs, and working on other projects that directly impact the customer experience.

Speakeasy simplifies the creation and integration of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) by automating the generation of Software Development Kits (SDKs). This automation allows developers to save time and focus on improving their core products. The company operates on a subscription model with various pricing tiers, catering to both small startups and large enterprises. Speakeasy aims to enhance developer productivity and foster innovation across industries.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$10.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

70%

1 year growth

112%

2 year growth

580%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for API management due to microservices architecture transition.
  • Increased adoption of AI-driven tools aligns with Speakeasy's automation focus.
  • Expansion of IoT market presents a growing customer base for Speakeasy.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established platforms like Postman and RapidAPI.
  • Potential quality control issues from over-reliance on AI for API creation.
  • Economic downturns may affect subscription-based revenue model.

What makes Speakeasy unique

  • Speakeasy automates SDK creation, saving developers time and effort.
  • The platform integrates API creation into CI/CD, enhancing developer productivity.
  • Speakeasy offers customizable solutions, catering to diverse client needs.

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