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Be ready for system design (scalable APIs, latency, multi-platform clients), backend/platform trade-offs, and how you’d support Speechify’s TTS and productivity features. Expect coding plus discussion of ownership on platform teams.
Strong fit if you like platform engineering for consumer AI audio products and prefer an on-site Düsseldorf base over remote (listing is not remote).
As a Platform Software Engineer at Speechify in Düsseldorf, expect to design and ship shared services that power TTS, client apps, and voice features—reliability, APIs, infra, and cross-team delivery for a product that turns text into speech at scale.
No—the listing is Düsseldorf-based with remote flagged as off.
AI text-to-speech apps across mobile, Chrome, and desktop that read text aloud.
Shared infrastructure and services that client products and voice features depend on.
Website: speechify.com
Speechify is a mobile, Chrome extension, and desktop app that reads text aloud using a computer-generated text-to-speech voice.
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Job Title: Software Engineer, PlatformCompany: SpeechifyLocation: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany The Opportunity Speechify aims to eliminate reading barriers for learning. With over 50 million users, our text-to-speech products convert various formats into audio, enhancing speed and comprehension. Our team of nearly 200 professionals globally builds iOS, Android, Mac apps, Chrome extensions, and web applications. As a Software Engineer on the Platform team, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text-to-speech features, and external APIs. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API. Build and scale backend systems to support millions of users. Maintain high standards for code quality and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features. Participate in the full development lifecycle, from conception to deployment. Who We're Looking For We seek a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about making impactful product decisions. Ideal candidates have experience building user-centric solutions that delight users. Our flat organization encourages leadership through technical excellence and consistent results. Excellent work ethic, solid communication skills, and an obsession with success are crucial. More About Speechify Speechify has been recognized by Google as the Chrome Extension of the Year and by Apple for its 2025 Design Award in Inclusivity. Our team includes frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and professionals from leading companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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