Software Engineer, Platform - Nashville, TN, USA

The Software Engineer, Platform role is focused on building and maintaining backend services critical to the organization's products, including payments, subscriptions, analytics, text-to-speech, and external APIs. This position plays a strategic role in designing backend architecture that supports both product functionality and scalability. The role requires collaboration across teams to ensure backend systems align with product goals and deliver excellent user experiences. It suits candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about influencing product decisions and user satisfaction., * Design, develop, and maintain robust public and internal APIs, including TTS, Payment, Subscription, Auth, and Consumption Tracking

• Manage and optimize backend API performance and maintainability
• Collaborate on B2B solutions focused on enterprise customization and integration
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience

• Proven backend development experience with TypeScript and Node.js
• Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform; knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently based on urgency and impact
• Preferred: experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Preferred: proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The United States based salary range for this role is 140,000 to 200,000 USD per year plus bonus and stock, depending on experience

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• A dynamic and autonomous work environment fostering focus and creativity
• Opportunity to impact products that support people with learning differences
• Participation in a rapidly evolving tech domain combining artificial intelligence and audio
• Commitment to a welcoming atmosphere and an exceptional asynchronous work culture

7. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

The organization operates in the text-to-speech technology space, aiming to remove reading barriers to learning. Its products serve over 50 million users by converting various reading materials such as PDFs, books, and web content into audio, helping users read faster, increase volume, and improve retention. The product suite includes mobile apps, desktop applications, a browser extension, and web apps. Recognized by Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and by Apple with a Design Award for Inclusivity, the organization supports a fully distributed global team of nearly 200 employees, including engineers, AI researchers, and industry professionals from leading technology companies and academic institutions.