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 Design award winner for inclusivity for 2025.

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

With the growth of our Android app, being the most used text-to-speech app in the Play Store, we find the need for a Senior Android Engineer to help us support the new user base as well as work on new and exciting projects to push us forward.   

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, 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

• Owning major features and working closely with our design team - take ownership of features inside the app and become responsible of delivering high quality features
• Shape the future of our Android team
• Own, maintain and improve reliability metrics for key features
• Participate in discussions across different teams - Product, Design, Engineering
• Review pull requests, and support other teammates
• Handle critical issues or cope with unexpected challenges 
• Take ownership of feature releases and provide nightly builds for the QA team

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Familiarity with Android components
• Experience building or contributing to at least one Android app
• Product design intuition and user empathy
• Drive to push the boundaries of Android UI/UX
• Understanding of the importance of tests and how to approach writing tests
• Self-drive to improve the app and codebase above and beyond what's outlined in the spec
• Rock solid experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flow, Dagger 2, MVVM, Clean Architecture, Background Services, Music Player Service, Android Animations, Jetpack Navigation, JUnit tests
• Excellent communication skills
• User oriented problem solving approach
• Driven with continuous feedback from leaders

Bonus:

• Experience building, maintaining, or otherwise contributing to open source projects in Android
• Experience with iOS, Web or NodeJS

Technologies we use:

• Kotlin
• Kotlin Coroutines
• Kotlin Flow
• Jetpack Navigation
• Dagger 2
• Room
• Custom Views, Canvas & Paint
• Jetpack Compose
• JUnit

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.

CHEF OPERATOR

As we prepare to reopen this location, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and performance-driven Chef Operator to lead both culinary excellence and day-to-day restaurant operations. This role carries full accountability for team leadership, financial performance, guest experience, and the consistent execution of our standards in a fast-paced, open-kitchen environment. The Chef Operator will be instrumental in rebuilding culture, developing a high-performing team, and driving operational discipline to ensure this restaurant reopens with strength and sustained success.

Location: 200 Central Ave, St Pete FL

Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations across Florida, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. Our restaurants celebrate the seasonality of vegetables and the spirit of innovation, striving to create a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Chef Operator, you will spearhead a team that is passionate about culinary excellence and guide them towards acquiring new skills in our scratch-based kitchen. Your role is to nurture and cultivate your team, training and mentoring them to become future leaders through daily skill development. You are an achiever with a keen sense for operations, driven by tangible results. In our innovative operation, you are constantly viewing the business through a strategic and systematic lens, aiming to position both yourself and your team for success.

Maintaining organization while managing logistics and adopting a visionary approach in a fast-paced environment is crucial to your role as Chef Operator. Our menu is ever-evolving, aligning with the seasons and incorporating new initiatives to enhance our business operations. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding and delegating tasks, ensuring your team is fully prepared to meet any new challenge head-on. You will communicate culinary standards clearly and motivate your team to strive for a better future in food. You are accountable for maintaining an efficient restaurant operation and providing comprehensive oversight of all Naked Farmer personnel under your leadership.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid Parking

The next generation of chefs are evolving in Naked Farmer restaurants. As Chef Operator, you hold the premier leadership position, embodying a profound sense of responsibility for your restaurant. In partnership with the Chef de Cuisine, you drive the establishment's success at running efficient restaurants and maintaining a culture that’s welcoming, fun and accountable to its team members, guests, and Area Operations Team. Collaborating with our Culinary Director, Controller, and other key restaurant leaders, you ensure the restaurant staff is expertly trained and organized, thus providing our guests with an experience that transcends an delicious meal.

YOU WILL:

• Oversee the entire restaurant operation, including the management of costs, labor efficiency, guest experience, and driving sales growth.
• Inspire, encourage and coach your team to build daily disciplines and behaviors to run an efficient restaurant.
• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine on quality assurance processes and transform guest feedback into actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Spearhead new initiatives and manage their implementation, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset within your team to maintain high engagement and enthusiasm.
• Ensure the smooth operational flow of the restaurant by upholding culinary excellence, service quality, and adherence to health protocols.
• Handle technological and third-party platform issues proactively, adeptly troubleshooting and managing various operational aspects.
• Execute thorough reporting and documentation to deliver consistent updates and insights to the leadership team.
• Attain and uphold Department of Health Standards, set an example in cleanliness, and organize the kitchen and service areas effectively.
• Lead recruitment efforts, conducting interviews, and overseeing the onboarding process for new team members.
• Facilitate pre-shift briefings and team-building events to align your team with the latest updates and goals.
• Communicate proficiently across various digital platforms such as Google Drive, Slack, Toast, 7Shifts, Email, etc., ensuring timely correspondence.

YOU HAVE:

• A passion for real, good food and a genuine interest in culinary practices and skills.
• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in high-volume kitchen management or operational restaurant management with P&L responsibility.
• A deep understanding of how to run efficient restaurants.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Physical capability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• A team-oriented mindset, valuing the contributions of colleagues and aiming for the restaurant's collective success.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a proactive, positive approach to challenges.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for both employees and guests.
• An eye for to detail.
• Quick learning ability and adaptability, particularly when it comes to new recipes and seasonal menu changes.
• A sense of responsibility in a demanding, high-volume, and high-standard environment.

ABOUT NAKED FARMER:

Born during a global pandemic, Naked Farmer quickly adapted, delivering fresh food directly from farm to doorstep. Our ethos is founded on resilience, transparency, and telling the story of the farmers behind our local food supply. With a commitment to becoming 100% locally-sourced, we are now embarking on an expansion phase, opening new locations and furthering our mission of transparency in sourcing and cooking while supporting local farmers, communities, and chefs. Currently operating six restaurants in Tampa Bay and South Florida, we are in the process of adding six more across the state over the next 18 months.

And yes, all employees enjoy complimentary Naked Farmer meals every day—don't miss out on the sweet potatoes.

Join us as we build the future of food together.

CHEF DE CUISINE

As we prepare to reopen our St Pete location in March 2026, we are seeking a highly driven and operationally excellent Chef de Cuisine (CDC) to lead the culinary execution from day one with our new team. This role is responsible for rebuilding and developing the kitchen team, upholding our standards for clean, high-quality ingredients, and ensuring flawless execution in a fast-paced, open-kitchen environment. The CDC will play a critical leadership role in reestablishing the tone, culture, and performance standards that define this restaurant’s next chapter of success.

Location: 200 Central Ave #150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations across Florida, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. Our restaurants celebrate the seasonality of vegetables and the spirit of innovation, striving to create a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Chef De Cuisine, you will lead the culinary team in our scratch kitchen, acting as the culinary nuts-and-bolts of our restaurant. Your role will be to manage and guide your team of chefs to run an efficient kitchen where chefs love to work. With a talent for balancing culinary excellence with operational savvy, you will lead and inspire others, demonstrating both leadership and culinary skills. Your ability to maintain strong relationships with farmers, partners, and suppliers is essential, as is your oversight of daily kitchen operations, adherence to sanitation standards, and maintenance of kitchen equipment. You will be responsible for supervising food preparation, menu planning, staffing, and ensuring that every kitchen station operates smoothly.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Flexible work schedule
• Parking Reimbursement

At Naked Farmer, we are cultivating the next generation chefs. Our scratch-based kitchens are a hub for individuals passionate about real, good food. Your passion for cooking delicious food will be evident as you are a farmer of people who enjoys helping other chefs master various cooking stations, ensuring each recipe is prepared consistently to showcase the best of the season. You will inspire and lead those eager to share their love for cooking and transform others into skilled chefs. If you are driven by a sense of purpose and a craving for shaping the future of food, join us on our mission to build a better food system.

YOU WILL:

• Cultivate a kitchen culture that embodies our best practices and standards, inspiring your team through every service.
• Lead and mentor the chef trainees, setting an example of culinary expertise and positivity to consistently deliver exceptional food.
• Guarantee the quality and presentation of food across all business channels, treating dine-in, pick-up, and delivery orders with equal dedication.
• Act as the go-to resource for the kitchen staff on recipe inquiries, preparation checklists, and food quality, maintaining order and consistency.
• Manage the receipt and quality control of fresh ingredients from our farm partners, and oversee inventory, supplies, and quality assurance processes.
• Organize prep lists and collaborate with the Chef Operator on food inventory and ordering to ensure the kitchen is well-prepared and organized.
• Setup your team for success on each service by managing the deployment board and prep schedules effectively.
• Perform line checks, assess readiness of food, anticipate needs, and manage potential waste to ensure seamless service.
• Set the kitchen up for success, completing all tasks with timeliness and a focus on safety.
• Introduce and test food preparation techniques that enhance kitchen efficiency, and remain open to innovative systems and processes.
• Uphold stringent kitchen operations, including storage, labeling, preparation, and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health standards and guidelines.
• Lead in placing orders and managing kitchen facilities, and collaborate with the Chef Operator on labor and food costs.
• Grow your kitchen team through active recruitment, training, performance management, mentorship, and disciplinary procedures when necessary.

YOU HAVE:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience leading a culinary team in a high-volume setting.
• A deep passion for quality food and a desire to constantly improve.
• Strong culinary expertise with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• A proven work ethic and the ability to perform the job's physical demands, such as lifting up to 50 pounds.
• A collaborative spirit and readiness to contribute as needed.
• Respect and appreciation for your team and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• A vision for mentoring and developing chefs into future restaurant leaders.
• Reliability and a consistent performance record.
• Adaptable interpersonal skills and the ability to meet new challenges with agility.
• An unwavering attention to detail.

ABOUT NAKED FARMER:

Born during a global pandemic, Naked Farmer quickly adapted, delivering fresh food directly from farm to doorstep. Our ethos is founded on resilience, transparency, and telling the story of the farmers behind our local food supply. With a commitment to becoming 100% locally-sourced, we are now embarking on an expansion phase, opening new locations and furthering our mission of transparency in sourcing and cooking while supporting local farmers, communities, and chefs. Currently operating six restaurants in Tampa Bay and South Florida, we are in the process of adding six more across the state over the next 18 months.

And yes, all employees enjoy complimentary Naked Farmer meals every day—don't miss out on the sweet potatoes.

Join us as we build the future of food together.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Shared Services is a program that focuses on preparing associates for a servicing career in the insurance industry. The associate is hired for the role that they will eventually assume upon graduation after completing the following:

• Obtaining the appropriate insurance license within 60 days of hire
• Training within Shared Services and the designated department
• Demonstrating mastery of task and industry knowledge throughout the program
• A capstone project that showcases their knowledge gained throughout their time in the department and the program itself

The end goal of SST is to promote associates into a servicing position where they will be prepared and successful – and already have a head start on their continued growth within the industry. The successful graduates will be responsible for supporting their advisors/producers in a client service role by managing a book of business as assigned, consistently providing excellent customer service techniques, and demonstrating soft skills taught during the duration of the program.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others, with a commitment to a workplace of dignity and respect, in compliance with equal employment opportunity standards and regulations;
• Become familiar with Agency guidelines, policies and procedures;
• Accept coaching from supervisors and managers, in compliance with the Agency’s policies and procedures;
• Create and maintain commercial and personal lines client accounts through EPIC (client/account management system);
• Implement policy change requests and endorsements;
• Order Loss Runs;
• Assist with creating and preparing insurance proposals;
• Learn the elements of a Certificate of Insurance (COI) and prepare COIs for distribution in all different types of coverage on personal and commercial accounts. Communicate with entities requesting COIs;
• Import client employee information (Employee Benefits);
• Assist with coordination and preparation of seminars and various client events throughout the year;
• Assist with Business Development and Marketing Research;
• Assist with quoting and account rounding projects;
• Maintenance and client setup on risk management and benefits software;
• Participate as a member of CAT (Catastrophic) Team;
• Perform other client service administrative tasks with increasing complexity;
• Attend and participate in various online and in-person seminars to increase knowledge of technical and soft skills;
• Work with our various value-added software we provide to our clients;
• Answer phone calls from clients and companies, and route them to the appropriate contact;
• Participate in various auditing projects for quality assurance purposes;
• Printing various proposals, open enrollment booklets, and other items for clients;
• Data entry projects within our client management system, EPIC;

And much more! This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Florida 4-40, 2-15, or 2-20 License within 60 days of hire.
• High School degree; bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Strong desire to learn and grow as an insurance professional.
• Minimum of 6 months of prior employment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment. The overall noise level in the work environment ranges from low to moderate.

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