Software Engineer, Platform - Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The Software Engineer, Platform role focuses on building and maintaining backend services critical to the organization's operations, such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech, and external APIs. This position plays a key role in shaping backend architecture and ensuring scalability and reliability. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align backend systems with product strategy, contributing to user experience and enterprise client solutions. This role suits candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about strategic product development and delivering impactful user experiences., * Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs, including public text-to-speech APIs and internal APIs for payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking

• Manage and optimize backend API performance and maintainability

• Collaborate on B2B solutions with a focus on customization and integration for enterprise clients

• Work with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience, The Manager - Scrum Master leads the facilitation of Scrum events and supports the Product Owner to ensure the effective use of the Scrum framework. This role promotes collaboration, removes obstacles, and drives continuous improvement within teams. The position is essential for fostering a culture of learning and teamwork while helping set realistic project expectations and improving team capacity for successful delivery.

3. Responsibilities:

• Coach Scrum Masters and Product Owners on agile principles and project/product management best practices

• Develop budgets and resource plans considering team velocity and historical data

• Assess work capacity to meet project timelines

• Conduct risk assessments including identification, mitigation, and contingency planning

• Establish Scrum processes for backlog management, prioritization, and user story refinement

• Forecast team capacity and delivery potential to set expectations for product releases

• Implement a common language and framework for team collaboration

• Identify and address potential bottlenecks proactively

• Promote adaptability, transparency, and customer collaboration to support continuous learning and experimentation

• Proven backend development experience with TypeScript and Node.js (required)

• Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform and familiarity with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud providers

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively based on urgency and impact

• Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments

• Preferred: Experience deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes, * 5-7+ years of relevant work experience

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams

• Growth mindset with agility and commitment to self and team development

• Skilled in planning, delivering, and supporting execution

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant specialized training/professional qualification

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

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

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation and a welcoming, asynchronous work culture

• Autonomy to foster focus and creativity

• Opportunity to work on products that impact users with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADD

• Engagement in a fast-evolving technology domain at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio

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.

Note, 5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The typical pay range for this role is $92,700.00 to $185,400.00 annually

• This range represents the base salary for the job grade; final offer depends on experience, education, location, and other factors

• The position is eligible for bonus, commission, or short-term incentive programs in addition to the base salary

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off

• Retirement savings options

• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility

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.

Note

The organization operates in the text-to-speech technology space, addressing the challenge of reading as a barrier to learning. Its products convert various text formats-such as PDFs, books, documents, news articles, and websites-into audio to help users read faster and retain more information. Serving over 50 million users, the organization offers its services across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web applications. The organization operates fully remotely with a global team of nearly 200 professionals, including engineers and AI researchers with backgrounds from leading tech companies and top academic programs. Its products have received industry recognition, including awards from Google and Apple for innovation and inclusivity.