Software Engineer, Platform - Dallas, TX, USA

The Software Engineer, Platform role is critical for developing and maintaining the backend services that support key product functionalities such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech, and external integrations. This position focuses on building scalable, robust APIs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product goals, thus directly contributing to the enhancement of user experience and enterprise client solutions.

3. Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain public and internal APIs including text-to-speech, payment, subscription, authentication, and consumption tracking

• Manage and optimize the backend API infrastructure for performance and maintainability

• Collaborate on business-to-business solutions with a focus on customization and integration for enterprise clients

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture supports overall 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 efficiently ideate and implement solutions, prioritizing based on urgency and impact

• Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployment

• Preferred: Experience 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

• A welcoming atmosphere

• Exceptional asynchronous work culture

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 reading accessibility. It provides products that convert various reading materials into audio to help users read faster, retain more information, and access content more easily. The platform reaches over 50 million users through multiple applications across devices and browsers. The company supports a fully remote global workforce of nearly 200 professionals, including engineers and AI scientists from notable tech companies and academic institutions.