Software Engineer, Platform - Cary, NC, USA

The Software Engineer, Platform role is focused on building and maintaining the backend infrastructure that supports critical services such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech, and external APIs. This position plays a strategic part in delivering scalable, high-performance APIs and backend systems that enhance user experience and support enterprise integration needs. The role contributes directly to the organization's product success by ensuring backend architecture aligns with overall product goals and user requirements., * Design, develop, and maintain robust public and internal APIs, including text-to-speech, payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking

• Manage and optimize the full backend API landscape for performance and maintainability

• Collaborate on B2B solutions to meet customization and integration requirements for enterprise clients

• Coordinate 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 and familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers

• Ability to prioritize and implement tasks effectively 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 140,000-200,000 USD per year plus bonus and stock options, depending on experience

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation

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 industry, addressing the challenge of making reading accessible and efficient for all users. Their products convert various text formats, such as PDFs, books, and online articles, into audio to help users read faster, retain more, and access content regardless of reading barriers. With over 50 million users globally, the organization offers applications across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web. The team is fully distributed, consisting of nearly 200 professionals worldwide, including engineers and researchers with backgrounds from leading tech companies and academic institutions.