Mission

Speechify is the easiest way to listen to the world’s 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.

What streaming services have done for audio entertainment, we’re doing for audio information. And whatever we’re doing seems to be working. We’re #1 in our category, and experiencing exponential growth.

Overview

We'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 Do

• Collaborate with Speechify’s 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
• Optimize existing functionality to ship things like faster loading and more intelligent parsing by designing more efficient abstractions and improving our algorithms
• Ship cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Systems 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 time
• Focus. We’re a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down
• Collaboration. You know how to inspire, play, and negotiate with opinionated designers, marketers, and PMs
• Preferred Tech Stack:
  • Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is OK but role is Kotlin Multiplatform) 
  • Prior experience with GCP is a plus

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.

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.

Objective

Our Detroit area is seeking an exceptional Area Marketing Specialist to join our busy team to support our partner practices. 

The Area Marketing Specialist is responsible for creating, managing, and executing marketing plans for assigned practices. This role focuses on conducting face-to-face outreach to drive growth in practice volumes and revenue, adhering to Partner Practice Marketing Standard Operating Procedures 

Your Responsibilities 

• Execute in-person referral outreach in line with the marketing strategy 
• Categorize referring practices (A-D) based on referral numbers and submit analysis quarterly 
• Collaborate with the practice to develop annual marketing plans with monthly activities 
• Adhere to budget constraints to ensure growth 
• Monitor and manage marketing expenses, focusing on ROI 
• Ensure accurate and timely expense submissions to finance 
• Track and report monthly performance on key indicators, optimizing tactics for growth 
• Conduct monthly meetings with doctors 
• Attend monthly S1P Partner Practice Marketing meetings 
• Send weekly email updates to doctors and team members 
• Maintain regular touchpoints with the practice leader or RDO 
• Support the maintenance of market strategies, including earned, owned, and paid media 
• Assist in digital strategy development, social media management, and co-management of the practice’s website 

As one of the essential members of the team, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other responsibilities as assigned. 

Your Background 

You are a resourceful area marketing specialist who loves building and developing relationships via multiple channels (in-person, digital, and print). You're excited by the prospect of a patient leaving your office in a healthier, stronger, and more comfortable / happier being, each and every day. You’re a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who can proactively adjust to shifting priorities and values the chance to make an important impact. 

Requirements:

• In-person marketing and relationship management experience 
• Ability to travel locally and domestically 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment 
• Strong project management, event planning, and client stakeholder management skills 
• Budget management and P&L experience 
• Advanced skills with CRM, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills 
• Experience in a corporate environment with complex business processes 
• Strategic thinking with strong tactical and organizational execution 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred) 
• 3 years of experience in referral-based marketing required (healthcare preferred) 

If this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team! 

Benefits:

• 5% Bonus Potential
• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options 
• VSP Vision Coverage      
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability   
• Pet Insurance Coverage  
• 401(k) plan w/match options
• HSA / FSA Account Access 
• Identity Theft Protection 
• Legal Services Package 
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage 
• Paid Time Off   

 About Us:

Specialty1 Partners is a practice services organization committed to providing non-clinical, business support services to the nation's leading specialty dental practices. The company was founded in 2019 by four endodontists who wanted to provide unique and differentiated support to specialty dental practices. Originally focusing on support to endodontics practices (under the Endo1 brand), Specialty1 Partners quickly expanded its support to periodontics and oral surgery practices.

Since its founding, Specialty1 Partners has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private owners of specialty dental practices in the US. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Specialty1 Partners is led by its founders and a management team that is focused on ongoing growth and delivery of best-in-class services across its network of practices. Specialty1 Partners currently has over 225 locations across 28 states.

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What sets us apart are two things: our buy and hold strategy, and our company’s autonomous management. 

1. Unlike typical Private Equity investments with a three-to-five-year liquidation strategy, we buy businesses and invest in them for the long-term. We believe in the value of our acquisitions and want to grow. 
2. We bought our companies because they already had success in the marketplace. Instead of asking them to conform to a unified platform, we allow companies to keep their team, culture and branding in place. 

We made our first acquisition at the beginning of 2018. Today, we hold a controlling stake in 110+ companies across the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Our companies employ over 3,000 team members, each led by their own management team, and provide world-class support to over 12,000 clients.  

Head of Operations - Role Overview:

The Head of Operations is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing the day-to-day technical operations of one of Lyra's recently acquired operating companies. This individual will lead a small, high-performing team across help desk support, service delivery, and client account management. The ideal candidate combines strong operational instincts with technical fluency and a genuine commitment to client satisfaction. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is energized by building scalable processes from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

Technical Operations & Service Delivery

• Oversee all aspects of technical service delivery, including help desk operations, incident management, escalation procedures, and SLA compliance.
• Monitor and improve key operational metrics such as ticket response time, resolution rate, first-call resolution, and client satisfaction scores.
• Develop, document, and continuously refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recurring service processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with third-party technology partners to ensure seamless service integration.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and technologies that enhance operational efficiency and service quality.

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manage a team of up to 10 technical and operational staff, including help desk technicians, system administrators, and service coordinators.
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular one-on-ones, and deliver timely coaching and feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture rooted in continuous improvement and professional development.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training efforts as the team scales to meet client demand.

Customer Success & Account Management

• Serve as a senior point of contact for key client accounts, building strong relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct regular business reviews with clients to assess service performance, identify opportunities, and proactively address concerns.
• Collaborate with sales and leadership on client renewals, upsell opportunities, and expansion strategies.
• Translate client feedback into actionable operational improvements.

Strategic & Organizational Leadership

• Partner with the CEO to define and execute operational strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, including capacity constraints, process bottlenecks, and client delivery gaps.
• Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for the operations function.
• Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making and operational transparency.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in managed services or technology service delivery, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing a small team in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment.
• Solid understanding of IT service management frameworks (ITIL, ITSM) and common MSP/IT services tooling (e.g., ConnectWise, Autotask, Datto, or similar PSA/RMM platforms).
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to customer success outcomes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS) and modern IT infrastructure.
• Experience with CRM or customer success platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Gainsight) is a plus.
• Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) is preferred.

Base compensation range is targeted at $110,000 - $130,000 with annual bonus potential.

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Our clients range from CFOs and VPs of finance, tax, and internal audit as well as Controllers and Accounting Managers. They rely on us because we speak their language and understand their needs. If you have the finance and accounting credentials, business acumen, and market intelligence to deliver the right expertise, read on.

• Ranked #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work For in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)
• An Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing company in America every year since 2007.
• Over $750 Million in annual sales and 40+ offices internationally and growing.
• Founded in 2002 by Big 4 Alumni.

A Day in the Life

Your CFO client just called. Her accounting department could really use help prepping for an upcoming audit. Or maybe she needs a seasoned project manager to lead a merger integration. As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Establish and maintain target list developing client relationships.
• Conduct prospecting activities including phone calls, “ad calls,” skills marketing, email, social media, in-person meetings, and other methods.
• Generate new job orders weekly in line with performance objectives.
• Manage new and open job orders from intake to fulfillment.
• Utilize Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business as well as planning daily activities.
• Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in Finance & Accounting staffing augmentation is preferred.
• Background in audit, tax, and/or public accounting a plus.
• Proven success achieving and/or exceeding performance goals.
• Strong desire to lead while remaining hands-on in business development.

Vaco Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401k with company matching, Health Savings Account (with company contributions!), generous PTO that increases with tenure, and more
• Annual incentive trips to exotic destinations for you and a guest
• Ongoing training and learning forums by industry experts

Location: Hybrid (3x in office)

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