The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs.

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.

We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount. 

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week. 

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
• Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
• Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
• Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more
• An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain

The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience

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Speechify 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.

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Engineer to deliver secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure in classified and sensitive environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in our centralized vision, decentralized command culture that emphasizes ownership within Agile delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
  • Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures across multiple platforms based on program templates and established best practices
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for consistent, repeatable deployments
  • Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery
  • Configure and optimize cloud security controls and compliance measures
  • Design cloud native disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizations
• Agile Delivery & Innovation
  • Operate within Agile framework (participate in sprints, standups, retrospectives, and planning sessions)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in fast-paced development cycles
  • Adapt to changing requirements and priorities while maintaining delivery quality
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies
• Autonomous Operations & Leadership
  • Work independently within centralized vision framework while maintaining team alignment
  • Proactively identify infrastructure needs and optimization opportunities
  • Make technical decisions autonomously while communicating impact to stakeholders
  • Lead by example in demonstrating ownership, accountability, and innovation
  • Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization
  • Drive technical standards and best practices adoption
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain security controls in cloud environments
  • Support security audits and compliance assessments for government requirements
  • Manage encryption, key management, and access controls
  • Monitor infrastructure for security threats and implement remediation
  • Develop security documentation and operational procedures
  • Stay current with evolving security requirements and cloud platform updates
• Cross-Platform Integration
  • Integrate multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environments
  • Develop solutions that leverage best capabilities across different cloud providers
  • Implement consistent security and operational practices across platforms
  • Support migration initiatives and platform optimization efforts

What you’ll need:

• 4 years of cloud engineering and infrastructure experience
• 2 years’ experience implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with cloud, networking, and security
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within 6 months of onboarding 
• AWS Solutions Architect Certification
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices
• Experience with enterprise-scale cloud architecture design and implementation
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or similar
• Experience with container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration
• Experience with network architecture: VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, load balancing
• Identity and Access Management across cloud platforms
• CI/CD pipeline development and automation
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, etc.)

Clearance:

Must have an active Secret clearance; TS with SCI eligibility preferred

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We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer to join our team near Cincinnati, OH to lead security oversight for our secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role ensures continuous compliance with federal security standards while enabling agile delivery of cloud infrastructure solutions in classified and sensitive environments.

What you’ll do:

• Security Program Leadership
  • Serve as primary security authority for secure cloud platform implementations
  • Develop and maintain Information System Security Plans (ISSP) for government systems
  • Lead security control assessments and continuous monitoring programs
  • Coordinate with government security officers, SCAs, ISSMs, and AOs for system authorization
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
  • Conduct security control assessments using NIST 800-53 and DoD requirements
  • Manage Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and security remediation efforts
  • Ensure continuous compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD security standards and applicable overlays
• Cloud Security Architecture
  • Design security controls for multi-cloud and hybrid government environments
  • Implement cloud-native security solutions: encryption, IAM, network segmentation
  • Configure security monitoring and incident response capabilities
  • Validate security implementations against STIG and CIS benchmarks
• Security Integration & DevSecOps
  • Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
  • Implement security automation and continuous compliance monitoring
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security throughout delivery lifecycle
  • Conduct security reviews for cloud architecture and deployment patterns
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain security documentation packages for government reviews and audits in defined systems including but not limited to eMass
  • Prepare security deliverables: SSP, SAR, security briefings, and compliance reports
  • Support security audits, assessments, and customer security reviews
  • Create security standards, procedures, and training materials
• Tools
  • Work in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Oracle Cloud
  • Work with vulnerability scanners, SIEM, monitoring platforms
  • Handle Infrastructure as Code security: Terraform, CloudFormation security
  • Review container security: Kubernetes security, container scanning, runtime protection
  • Review network security: VPC design, firewalls, intrusion detection

What you’ll need:

• 5 years cybersecurity experience with government systems and cloud environments
• 3 years direct ISSO experience supporting federal programs or systems
• 3 years’ experience with risk management frameworks (RMF) and security control implementation
• 6 months of eMASS experience
• Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, and/or DoD security compliance requirements

Bonus points if you have:

• CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certification
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required within 6 months of onboarding 
• AWS certification - Solutions Architect – Associate
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field 
• Willing to work a hybrid schedule in Evandale, OH 

Security Clearance:

An active Secret level clearance is required; TS/SCI preferred