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

We're looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us.

What You’ll Do

• Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
• Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.
• Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models.
• Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team’s dataset roadmap to power Speechify’s next-generation consumer and enterprise products.

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
• Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
• Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer

• A 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.

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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.

About the Opportunity

You will be joining a high-energy, global team with a clear vision: make a thriving business within reach of anyone.

We are already a powerhouse in the email space—serving thounsand verified users and delivering 1+ billion emails a month. But we aren’t stopping there. We are expanding beyond email into a whole suite of marketing tool.

We are looking for Backend Engineers who are problem solvers. Whether you are a strong builder (Mid-level) or a system architect (Senior), we want you to help us build high-scale infrastructure and new AI products from the ground up.

What You Will Do (The Mission)

You will not just "code tasks." You will drive business impact by working on:

• High-Scale Systems: Build and operate backend services that handle 1 billion+ monthly events. You will solve difficult technical challenges like speed, data processing, and stability.
• Innovation & AI: Explore, utilize, and release the robust backend for an AI application to build a DIFM (Do it for me) marketing tool.
• APIs & Integrations: Design strong internal and public APIs. You will build integrations with partners like Shopify, Zapier, and WooCommerce.
• Full Ownership: You own your code from idea to release. You will work directly with Product Managers and Designers to decide how features should work.

What you need to be successful

We hire for mindset first, technology second. To succeed here, you need:

Engineering Skills

• Our Tech Stack: We primarily use Golang and Node.js on the backend and PostgreSQL for our database. But we are open to any background (Java, Python, PHP, etc.)—we care about your logic, foundation, and problem-solving skills more than the specific language.
• Critical Thinking: You don't just fix bugs; you find the root cause. You proactively think about edge cases, database bottlenecks, and security before you write code.
• System Design (For Seniors): You understand how to design complex systems (Distributed systems, Databases) and can explain your choices clearly. You can design systems that stay fast even when traffic increases by 10x.

Product Mindset

• User Focus: You understand that code is a tool to solve user problems. You care about the quality of the product, not just the quality of the code.
• Curiosity: You ask "Why?" Why are we building this? Is there a simpler way? How does this help the business?

Collaboration

• Ownership: You own your work, learn from mistakes. You don't wait for detailed instructions; you talk to the PM, understand the requirement, and deliver the solution.
• Communication: You can explain technical problems to non-technical people (like Designers or other stakeholders) clearly and respectfully.
• Teamwork: You value team success. You believe in code reviews and sharing knowledge. You help the team get better every day. 

Why you should choose us

• Impact: Your choice of solutions will directly help thousands of businesses grow.
• Scale: Few startups offer the chance to work with "Billion-scale" data.
• Culture: We are a lean, fast-growing team that values Good Design, Trust, and Empowerment. We invest in our people, adapt quickly, and strive to be a great place to work.
• Perks: 
  • We pay highly competitive salaries + 13th-month bonus.
  • Stock options for high contributors—we want you to own a part of our success.
  • Professional development package of up to $1,000/year (for courses, books, or conferences).
  • Modern office with top-notch equipment (MacBook Pro).
  • Comprehensive healthcare package (Annual health check, Vaccine, Premium Health Insurance)
  • Flexible working hours with a standard 5-day workweek.

About the Opportunity

The Data Team at Flodesk is part of our Engineering Team, based in our Da Nang office. We're looking for a Senior to Lead Data Engineer to drive the strategy, architecture, and execution of our data platform. You’ll lead a team of talented data engineers, define the roadmap for our infrastructure, and ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with modern best practices. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll both set direction and dive deep into technical challenges.

• Define the data engineering vision and roadmap, aligned with business goals and analytics needs.
• Architect and lead the development of a scalable, high-performance data platform, including data lakehouse, data warehouses, and real-time pipelines.
• Mentor and guide a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, quality, security, and compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA.
• Lead initiatives to implement state-of-the-art data engineering techniques, such as real-time streaming, data observability, and workflow orchestration.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Infrastructure teams to ensure data systems meet evolving business and technical requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and introduce emerging tools and technologies to future-proof our data stack.
• Own the design and monitoring of ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and high throughput.
• Champion data democratization, making high-quality, well-documented data available for downstream teams and use cases.

What you need to be successful

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with 1–2 years in a technical leadership or lead role.
• Proven ability to design and scale data platforms for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Deep understanding of data architecture, modeling, and warehousing best practices.
• Strong expertise in SQL, Python, and modern data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster, DBT, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (especially AWS) and cloud-native data services (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue, Kinesis).
• Experience implementing streaming and real-time data processing solutions is a strong plus.
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and strong documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical direction with strategic objectives.

Why you should choose us

We are a profitable, fast-growing startup with a product that is transforming the industry. We value creativity, hard work, human connection, diversity, and being a great place to work!

• Competitive salary and a 13th-month bonus

• Stock options for high contributors

• Personal development allowance of up to $1000/year

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage

• Flexible work hours with standard five-day workweek

• Modern office with top-notch equipment like a Macbook Pro

• Opportunities for career growth, including overseas options

If you're passionate about making a difference and thriving in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us in shaping the future.