Software Engineer, Platform - Las Vegas, NV, USA

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the text-to-speech technology space, addressing the challenge of making reading accessible to a broad audience. Its products convert various written materials into audio, enabling users to read faster and retain more information. These offerings include mobile apps, desktop applications, browser extensions, and web apps. The organization serves over 50 million users globally and has received recognition from major platforms for its design and inclusivity. The team is fully distributed, comprising around 200 professionals worldwide, including engineers, AI researchers, and experts from leading technology companies and universities.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Software Engineer, Platform is responsible for developing and maintaining backend services that support critical functions such as payments, subscriptions, analytics, text-to-speech processing, and external integrations. This role involves strategic thinking and collaboration with cross-functional teams to create scalable, high-performance APIs that enhance user experience. The position is pivotal in shaping backend architecture and delivering solutions that meet business and technical needs in a fast-paced environment.

3. Responsibilities:

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

• Manage the backend API ecosystem, focusing on performance and maintainability improvements

• Collaborate on business-to-business solutions targeting customization and integration for enterprise clients

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture aligns with product strategy and user experience goals

4. Requirements:

• 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 prioritize and implement tasks efficiently based on urgency and 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 140,000-200,000 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.

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