Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs at Speechify with Visa Sponsorship
Speechify hires Senior Software Development Engineers to build and scale its AI-powered audio technology products. The company has demonstrated a willingness to sponsor work visas for engineering talent, making it a realistic target if you're on F-1 OPT, TN status, or pursuing employment-based Green Card pathways.
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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.
- 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
Think you're a good fit for this job?
Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.
Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit?
Refer them!
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.

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.
- 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
Think you're a good fit for this job?
Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.
Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit?
Refer them!
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.
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Tailor your portfolio to audio and AI
Speechify's core product is AI-driven text-to-speech technology. Before applying, make sure your GitHub or portfolio highlights experience with machine learning pipelines, audio processing, or large-scale backend systems. Generic CRUD app examples won't differentiate you here.
Verify your OPT timeline before interviewing
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your remaining authorized period covers Speechify's hiring cycle, which can run eight to twelve weeks from application to offer. STEM OPT extensions give you more runway, but you need to apply through your DSO before your initial OPT expires.
Ask about LCA and PERM timelines during the offer stage
For EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, DOL requires a certified Labor Condition Application before USCIS can process your petition. Ask the recruiting team early whether Speechify initiates PERM concurrently with your I-140 filing so you understand the realistic path to permanent residence.
Highlight cross-functional engineering ownership in interviews
Senior roles at Speechify expect engineers to lead technical decisions across product, infrastructure, and platform teams. Frame your experience around systems you designed end-to-end, not just features you shipped. Interviewers are assessing whether you can operate with high autonomy in a fast-moving product org.
Confirm TN eligibility before accepting a Canadian or Mexican role
TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying professional categories, and software engineering roles generally qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst designation. USCIS and CBP apply this narrowly, so align your job title and duties description with the DOL's TN category definitions before your company files.
Use Migrate Mate to find open roles filtered by visa type
Speechify posts Senior Software Development Engineer openings across multiple channels, but not all listings surface sponsorship details. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Speechify roles that match your visa category, so you're targeting positions where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than cold-applying and asking later.
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Does Speechify sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Software Development Engineers?
Speechify has sponsored employment-based visas for engineering roles, but H-1B sponsorship for any specific position depends on the role's classification, the candidate's background, and the company's current headcount needs. H-1B also requires winning the annual USCIS lottery, which runs in March for an October 1 start date. Confirming sponsorship intent directly with Speechify's recruiting team early in the process is the most reliable approach.
How do I apply for Senior Software Development Engineer jobs at Speechify?
Applications go through Speechify's careers page, where Senior Software Development Engineer roles are listed with specific team and product focus. Migrate Mate also aggregates Speechify's open roles filtered by visa sponsorship type, which is useful if you want to confirm a position supports your visa category before applying. Tailoring your resume to Speechify's AI and audio product stack improves your chances of passing initial screening.
Which visa types are commonly used for Senior Software Development Engineer roles at Speechify?
Speechify has filed for F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for engineering positions. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions are common entry points for recent graduates. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals. EB-2 and EB-3 require PERM labor certification through the DOL before USCIS processes the immigrant petition.
What qualifications and experience does Speechify expect for Senior Software Development Engineer roles?
Senior Software Development Engineer roles at Speechify typically require several years of production engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on backend systems, infrastructure, or machine learning pipelines given the company's AI-first product. Familiarity with audio processing or natural language processing is a differentiator. You'll also be expected to lead technical design decisions, not just implement features within an existing architecture.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for engineering roles at Speechify?
Timelines depend heavily on visa type. F-1 OPT authorization is typically in place before you start, assuming your DSO filed on time. TN status can be granted at the port of entry for Canadians or through a U.S. consulate for Mexicans, often within days. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through PERM is a multi-year process, with PERM labor certification alone taking six to eighteen months at DOL before USCIS adjudication begins.
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