Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Core Experiences, Kotlin Multiplatform

Posted on 7/15/2024

Speechify

Speechify

51-200 employees

Text-to-speech application for accessibility

Consumer Software
Education

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Data Structures & Algorithms
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Experience. You have negotiated tradeoffs to deliver APIs that other developers depend on, and you have been accountable for the reliability and performance of a production system.
  • Systems thinking. You know that optimizing a system requires end-to-end design, and you believe simplicity is valuable.
  • Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and options and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need time.
  • Focus. We’re a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down.
  • Collaboration. You know how to inspire, play, and negotiate with opinionated designers, marketers, and PMs.
  • Preferred Tech Stack: Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is OK but role is Kotlin Multiplatform). Prior experience with GCP is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Speechify’s Product Teams to scope projects, find ways to reduce scope to get faster feedback from customers, navigate the integration/UX tradeoffs relevant to different product teams, and deliver solutions via our cross-platform SDK.
  • Optimize existing functionality to ship things like faster loading and more intelligent parsing by designing more efficient abstractions and improving our algorithms.
  • Ship cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin.

Speechify provides a text-to-speech application that helps users access information audibly. It is designed for a diverse audience, including students, professionals, and individuals with learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD. The application works by converting written text into spoken words, allowing users to listen to content through various platforms, including a Google Chrome extension, web app, and mobile apps for iOS and Android. This accessibility feature is particularly beneficial for those who prefer auditory learning or have difficulty reading. Unlike many competitors, Speechify offers a freemium model, where basic features are free, and advanced options are available through a subscription. This approach, along with partnerships with platforms like Medium and the Star Tribune, helps expand its reach to over 20 million users worldwide. The goal of Speechify is to eliminate reading barriers, enabling users to learn and retain information more effectively.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$10M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven voice modulation enhances user experience with natural speech synthesis.
  • Partnerships with educational platforms expand Speechify's reach in remote learning.
  • Growing demand for accessibility tools boosts Speechify's presence in corporate environments.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging assistive tech platforms increase competition in the digital accessibility space.
  • Reliance on partnerships poses risks if partners develop in-house solutions.
  • Freemium model challenges revenue growth if users don't convert to paid subscriptions.

What makes Speechify unique

  • Speechify offers a freemium model, attracting a broad user base globally.
  • The platform supports users with learning differences, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity.
  • Partnerships with major publications integrate Speechify's technology into widely-read platforms.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

INACTIVE