Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Yokohama, Japan
SpeechifyYokohama, Japan
Posted September 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Speechify is a global leader in text-to-speech technology, offering iOS and Android apps, Mac App, Chrome Extension, Web App, voice-over services, and a text-to-speech API. Founded by Cliff Weitzman to overcome his dyslexia, Speechify enables over 50 million users to read faster, remember more, and remove barriers to learning. The company employs nearly 200 distributed professionals from top tech companies and institutions, focusing on React, TypeScript, NodeJS, Kotlin, Python, and Go.
Job Description
Speechify is a fast-growing text-to-speech company with over 50 million users. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join their Data side of the AI team, focusing on data collection and large-scale data processing. The role offers opportunities to collaborate with scientists, engineers, and leadership to build high-quality datasets, build a life-changing product, and work in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of industry experience in software development
- Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
- Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
- Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Friendly and laid-back atmosphere
- Commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
- Opportunity to work on a life-changing product