Software Engineer, Platform - Santa Cruz, CA, USA

The Software Engineer, Platform is responsible for developing and maintaining backend services critical to the organization’’s product offerings, including payments, subscriptions, analytics, and text-to-speech functionalities. This role focuses on designing scalable APIs, optimizing backend performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive user experience. The position requires strategic thinking and a passion for building impactful technology in a fast-paced environment., * Design, develop, and maintain public and internal APIs for various services such as text-to-speech, payments, subscriptions, authentication, and usage tracking

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

• Collaborate on enterprise B2B solutions, customizing and integrating backend services

• Work with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience

• Proven experience in backend development using TypeScript and Node.js

• Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform and familiarity with other cloud providers (AWS, Azure)

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively based on urgency and impact

• Preferred experience with Docker and containerized deployments

• Preferred proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

1. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• United States based salary range: 140,000-200,000 USD per year plus bonus and stock options, depending on experience

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, providing products that convert written content into audio to facilitate faster and more efficient reading and comprehension. Its solutions are utilized by over 50 million users worldwide across multiple platforms including mobile apps, desktop applications, and web extensions. The company has a fully distributed workforce of around 200 employees globally, including engineers and AI researchers from leading tech and academic backgrounds.