Tech Lead, Android Core Product
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onEast 8th Street, Downtown, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55101, United States
About Speechify
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.
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 with no office. Our team includes engineers, AI research scientists, and founders from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stripe, Vercel, and Bolt, as well as leaders from top PhD programs like Stanford.
About the Role
With the growth of our Android app, now the most used text-to-speech app in the Play Store, we need a Senior Android Engineer to help us support our expanding user base while working on new and exciting projects to push us forward. This is a key role ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is 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 an obsession with winning are paramount. You will have the opportunity to build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more, working in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech: the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.
Hiring Process
Our interview process involves several technical interviews, and we aim to complete them within one week.
How to Apply
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Our Culture & Commitment
Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Work location
Work model: Remote
East 8th Street, Downtown, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55101, United States
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleReview pull requests and provide technical support to teammates
- check_circleManage feature releases and provide nightly builds for the QA team
- check_circleParticipate in cross-functional discussions with Product, Design, and Engineering teams
- check_circleHandle critical issues and resolve unexpected technical challenges
- check_circleMaintain and improve reliability metrics for key application features
- check_circleOwn major features and collaborate with the design team to deliver high-quality functionality
Requirements
- verified5+ years of software engineering experience
- verifiedRock solid experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flow, Dagger 2, MVVM, Clean Architecture, Background Services, Music Player Service, Android Animations, Jetpack Navigation, JUnit tests
- verifiedExperience building or contributing to at least one Android app
- verifiedFamiliarity with Android components
Nice to Have
Experience building, maintaining, or otherwise contributing to open source projects in Android. Experience with iOS, Web or NodeJS.
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A Tech Lead, Android Core Product at Speechify is responsible for the following: Review pull requests and provide technical support to teammates; Manage feature releases and provide nightly builds for the QA team; Participate in cross-functional discussions with Product, Design, and Engineering teams; and Handle critical issues and resolve unexpected technical challenges.
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To qualify for the Tech Lead, Android Core Product at Speechify position, applicants should have: 5+ years of software engineering experience; 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; Experience building or contributing to at least one Android app; and Familiarity with Android components.
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Tech Lead, Android Core Product at Speechify is based in East 8th Street, Downtown, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 55101, United States. This is a remote role.
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Speechify has listed this Tech Lead, Android Core Product role as remote.
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Tech Lead, Android Core Product at Speechify typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Tech Lead, Android Core Product at Speechify include Android; Kotlin; Kotlin Coroutines; Kotlin Flow; Dagger 2; MVVM; Clean Architecture; and Background Services.
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About Speechify
Speechify operates within the software development industry as a remote-first organization specializing in voice artificial intelligence solutions. The company provides a comprehensive assistant platform capable of reading, typing, speaking, and answering user queries. With a user base exceeding 50 million, Speechify transforms text into audio by processing Google Docs, PDFs, webpages, and books. The technology supports over 60 languages and utilizes more than 1,000 lifelike voices to deliver content at speeds up to 4.5 times normal pace.
The platform integrates advanced text-to-speech, voice typing dictation, and context-aware voice assistant capabilities. Users can dictate emails, essays, or prompts directly into any website, significantly increasing typing efficiency. The service features a synchronized library that works across desktop and mobile devices, allowing seamless transitions between platforms. Additional tools include screenshot-to-audio conversion, a floating widget for distraction-free access, and active highlighting for reading along. The system also offers interactive capabilities, enabling users to ask questions about documents on their screen for summaries or quizzes.
Speechify continues to expand its team across all roles, maintaining an open hiring policy for remote talent. The company focuses on delivering a unified subscription experience that syncs across all devices, ensuring accessibility for diverse user needs.
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