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# Software Engineer, Platform

- **Company:** Speechify Inc.
- **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Android Software Development, Macintosh Computers, Apple IOS, Microsoft Azure, Google Chrome, Cloud Computing, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Microsoft Software, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Google Cloud, System Availability, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Gsuite, Speech Synthesis, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-platform-buffalo-ny-usa-buffalo-ny--e5b8fb11-6580-49b5-999c-695e69a29438

## About the Role

* Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
 * Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
 * Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
 * Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
 * Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Android Applications, Apple, Apple Macs, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business-to-Business (B2B), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Docker, Establish Priorities, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Google Apps, Google Chrome Browser, Internet Application, Internet Audio, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Strategy, Scientific Research, Software Engineering, Startup, Technical Delivery, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Voice Products, iOS

## Description

The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs.

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.

We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount.

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.

What You'll Do

 * Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
 * Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
 * Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
 * Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience


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