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divh2Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences/h2pstrongMission/strong/ppSpeechify is the easiest way to listen to the worlds information. Articles on the web, documents in the cloud, books on your phone. We absorb it all and let you listen to it at your desk, on the go, at your own speed, and with tools that make learning easier, deeper, and faster./ppWhat streaming services have done for audio entertainment, were doing for audio information. And whatever were doing seems to be working. Were #1 in our category, and experiencing exponential growth./ppstrongOverview/strong/ppWere looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This team builds and maintains the foundational services and SDKs that power Speechifys product experience across platforms. Its 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./ppstrongWhat Youll Do/strong/pulliCollaborate with Speechifys Product Teams to scope projects, find ways to 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 SDK/liliOptimize existing functionality to ship things like faster loading and more intelligent parsing by designing more efficient abstractions and improving our algorithms/liliShip cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin/li/ulpstrongAn Ideal Candidate Should Have/strong/pulliSystems thinking. You know that optimizing a system requires end-to-end design, and you believe simplicity is valuable./liliSpeed. You work quickly to generate ideas and options and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need time/liliFocus. Were a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down/liliCollaboration. You know how to inspire, play, and negotiate with opinionated designers, marketers, and PMs/liliPreferred Tech Stack:/liulliKotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is OK but role is Kotlin Multiplatform)/liliPrior experience with GCP is a plus/li/ul/ulpstrongWhat We Offer/strong/pulliA fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product./liliAn entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle./liliA hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work./liliAn opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry./liliCompetitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture./liliOpportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use./liliBuild products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more./liliWork in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio./li/ulpstrongThe United States Based Salary Range for This Role Is:/strong/pp140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock Depending on Experience/ppThink youre a good fit for this job?/ppTell us more about yourself and why youre interested in the role when you apply. And dont forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn./ppNot looking but know someone who would make a great fit?/ppRefer them!/ppSpeechify 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./p/div