Software Engineer, Platform - Boise, ID, USA

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the text-to-speech technology space, addressing the challenge of making reading accessible and removing barriers to learning. Its products convert various reading materials into audio formats, enabling users to read faster, consume more content, and improve retention. With over 50 million users worldwide and recognition from major tech companies for inclusivity and design, the organization supports a fully remote workforce of around 200 employees globally.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Software Engineer, Platform role is focused on developing and maintaining backend services that support key business functions such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech services, and external APIs. This position contributes strategically to product decisions and ensures backend architecture aligns with product goals and user experience, playing a vital part in delivering scalable and reliable services.

3. Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust public and internal APIs including TTS, Payment, Subscription, Authentication, and Consumption Tracking

• Manage and optimize the full backend API ecosystem for performance and scalability

• Collaborate on B2B solutions tailored to enterprise client needs

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

4. Requirements:

• Proven backend development experience with TypeScript and Node.js

• Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform; knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers

• Ability to prioritize and implement tasks efficiently based on impact and urgency

• Preferred experience with Docker and containerized deployments

• Preferred proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

5. 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

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation

• A fully remote, asynchronous work culture fostering autonomy and creativity

• Opportunity to work on impactful products serving users with learning differences

• Engagement with rapidly evolving technology 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.

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