Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences - Tucson, AZ, USA

Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences – Tucson, AZ Speechify is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences, located in Tucson, AZ. This is a full‑time role focused on building and maintaining foundational services and SDKs that power Speechify’s product experience across platforms. 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 at your desk, on the go, at your own speed, and with tools that make learning easier, deeper, and faster. 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 Product Teams to scope projects, reduce scope to get faster feedback, navigate integration/UX tradeoffs, and deliver solutions via our cross‑platform SDK. Optimize existing functionality to ship improvements such as faster loading and more intelligent parsing by designing efficient abstractions and improving algorithms. Ship cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin. Ideal Candidate Systems thinking – end‑to‑end design, valuing simplicity. Speed – generate ideas quickly and decide what can ship now versus needs time. Focus – thrive in a high‑growth startup environment, know when to engage or be heads‑down. Collaboration – inspire, play, and negotiate with 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 on 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 used by millions. Build products that directly support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more. Work in one of the fastest‑growing sectors of tech at the intersection of AI and audio. Salary The United States Based Salary range for this role is $140,000–$200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr TryApplyNow