Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences

Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences - Des Moines, USADes Moines, USAOverviewWe're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This team builds and maintains the foundational services and SDKs that power Speechify’s product experience across platforms. It's a critical role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of product and infrastructure, thinks strategically, and is passionate about designing clear, reliable APIs and simple systems that directly enhance the user experience.What You’ll DoCollaborate with Speechify’s Product Teams to scope projects, reduce scope to get faster feedback from customers, navigate the integration/UX tradeoffs relevant to different product teams, and deliver solutions via our cross-platform SDKOptimize existing functionality to ship things like faster loading and more intelligent parsing by designing more efficient abstractions and improving our algorithmsShip cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using KotlinAn Ideal Candidate Should HaveSystems thinking. You know that optimizing a system requires end-to-end design, and you believe simplicity is valuable.Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and options and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need timeFocus. We’re a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads downCollaboration. You know how to inspire, play, and negotiate with opinionated designers, marketers, and PMsPreferred Tech Stack:Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is OK but role is Kotlin Multiplatform)Prior experience with GCP is a plusWhat We OfferA fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.Work in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.The United States Based salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experienceThink you’re a good fit for this job?Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply. And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit?Refer themSpeechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Apply for this jobAim to complete the fields in the form below to submit your application.First Name *Last Name *Email *PhoneCountryPhoneResume/CV *Enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfLinkedIn ProfileHow did you hear about this opportunity? *Why do you want to work at Speechify? *What is one of the hardest technical problems you have worked on? *Where are you located? * Select...Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.As set forth in Speechify’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. We are a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and collect this information to measure the effectiveness of outreach and recruitment efforts.Disability Status Select...PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr