Software Engineer, Platform - Iowa City, IA, USA

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the text-to-speech technology sector, addressing the challenge of reading accessibility to support learning. Its products convert various reading materials into audio, enabling users to read faster and retain more information. The company serves over 50 million users through multiple platforms, including mobile and desktop applications and browser extensions. Recognized for inclusivity and innovation, it operates with a fully distributed team of nearly 200 professionals worldwide.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Software Engineer, Platform is responsible for developing and maintaining backend services that support key functionalities such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, and text-to-speech features. This role is critical for ensuring scalable, high-performance APIs that enhance user experience and support enterprise client solutions. The position contributes to the organization by shaping backend architecture aligned with product strategy and enabling seamless integrations.

3. Responsibilities:

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

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

• Collaborate on B2B solutions focusing on customization and integration for enterprise clients

• Work with cross-functional teams to align backend systems with overall product goals

4. Requirements:

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

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

• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently based on business 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 to 200,000 USD per year plus bonus and stock, depending on experience

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation

• Flexible asynchronous work culture

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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:

RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.