Jacksonville, FL, USA Remote (Global) Employment 140,000-200,000 USD/Year

Speechify is hiring a Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension

About the Role

The Tech Lead will oversee the development and maintenance of web core products and Chrome extensions, ensuring high performance and accessibility. The role involves leading a team of engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving technical decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and maintenance of web core products and Chrome extensions.
  • Ensure high performance and accessibility of web products.
  • Drive technical decisions and set the technical direction for the team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Mentor and guide engineers in the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality.
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex issues.
  • Implement and maintain automated testing and continuous integration.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide technical support as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest web technologies and industry trends.
  • Contribute to the development of internal tools and frameworks.
  • Work closely with the design team to ensure a seamless user experience.
  • Collaborate with the product team to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Ensure the security and scalability of web products.
  • Optimize web products for performance and accessibility.
  • Participate in the hiring process and help build a strong engineering team.
  • Contribute to the development of the company's technical roadmap.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership and make critical decisions.
  • Work with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
  • Ensure timely delivery of projects and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with the QA team to ensure product quality.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with accessibility testing tools.
  • Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and services.
  • Experience with databases and SQL.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.
  • Experience with back-end technologies and APIs.
  • Experience with security best practices and protocols.
  • Experience with user experience (UX) design principles.
  • Experience with technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
  • Experience with cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Experience with technical decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Experience with technical roadmap development and execution.
  • Experience with performance and accessibility testing tools.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Work Arrangement

Full-time, on-site position.

Team

Collaborate with a team of engineers, designers, and product managers.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the development and maintenance of web core products and Chrome extensions.
  • Ensure high performance and accessibility of web products.
  • Drive technical decisions and set the technical direction for the team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Mentor and guide engineers in the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality.
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex issues.
  • Implement and maintain automated testing and continuous integration.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide technical support as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest web technologies and industry trends.
  • Contribute to the development of internal tools and frameworks.
  • Work closely with the design team to ensure a seamless user experience.
  • Collaborate with the product team to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Ensure the security and scalability of web products.
  • Optimize web products for performance and accessibility.
  • Participate in the hiring process and help build a strong engineering team.
  • Contribute to the development of the company's technical roadmap.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership and make critical decisions.
  • Work with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
  • Ensure timely delivery of projects and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with the QA team to ensure product quality.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.

What You'll Need

  • Proven experience as a Tech Lead or in a similar role.
  • Strong proficiency in web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Experience with Chrome extensions and web performance optimization.
  • Experience with automated testing and continuous integration.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
  • Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Experience with accessibility standards and best practices.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and services.
  • Experience with databases and SQL.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.
  • Experience with back-end technologies and APIs.
  • Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
  • Experience with security best practices and protocols.
  • Experience with user experience (UX) design principles.
  • Experience with technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with accessibility testing tools.
  • Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and services.
  • Experience with databases and SQL.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.
  • Experience with back-end technologies and APIs.
  • Experience with security best practices and protocols.
  • Experience with user experience (UX) design principles.
  • Experience with technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
  • Experience with cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Experience with technical decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Experience with technical roadmap development and execution.
  • Experience with performance and accessibility testing tools.

Our Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Full-time, on-site position.
  • Collaborate with a team of engineers, designers, and product managers.
  • Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

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About company
Speechify

Speechify reads anything aloud to you, allowing users to listen to books, PDFs, web pages, and more with natural-sounding voices. It offers text-to-speech, voice typing, and AI voice assistant capabilities across multiple platforms and devices.

The platform supports a wide range of use cases, including reading documents aloud, voice dictation, podcast creation, and real-time answers using AI. Speechify integrates across web, mobile, and desktop environments, including Chrome, Edge, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.

With over 55 million users, Speechify features lifelike AI voices, including celebrity voices like Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow, and has been recognized with awards such as the Apple Design Award and Chrome Extension of the Year.

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