Tokyo, Japan On-site

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

About the Role

Lead the development of web core products and Chrome extensions, focusing on accessibility and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, user-friendly products. Drive technical decisions and mentor team members to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of web core products and Chrome extensions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application.
  • Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
  • Implement accessibility features to ensure products are usable by everyone.
  • Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
  • Work with the design team to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain high coding standards.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on best practices.
  • Collaborate with the product team to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Ensure the security and scalability of the web core products and Chrome extensions.
  • Conduct performance testing and optimization.
  • Work closely with the QA team to ensure product quality.
  • Document technical decisions and processes.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to ensure system reliability.
  • Contribute to the development of the company's technical roadmap.
  • Provide technical leadership and make critical decisions.
  • Ensure the timely delivery of projects.
  • Work with stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Conduct regular code reviews and pair programming sessions.
  • Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth deployment processes.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with accessibility testing tools.
  • Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG).
  • Experience with performance profiling tools.
  • Knowledge of web security best practices.
  • Experience with cloud-based development environments.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture.
  • Experience with serverless architectures.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks.
  • Knowledge of web performance metrics and optimization techniques.
  • Experience with user experience (UX) design principles.
  • Familiarity with accessibility guidelines and regulations.
  • Experience with technical documentation tools.
  • Knowledge of web development best practices.
  • Experience with agile project management tools.
  • Familiarity with version control best practices.
  • Experience with cross-functional team collaboration tools.
  • Knowledge of web development frameworks and libraries.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Work Arrangement

Full-time, on-site position with flexible hours.

Team

Join a dynamic and collaborative team of developers and designers.

What You'll Love About This Role

  • The opportunity to lead the development of innovative web core products and Chrome extensions.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • The chance to work on projects that make a real impact.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Flexible work hours and a dynamic work culture.
  • The opportunity to mentor and guide junior developers.
  • A focus on accessibility and performance optimization.
  • The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • The opportunity to drive technical decisions and make a significant impact.
  • A focus on continuous learning and professional development.
  • The chance to work on projects that improve user experience.
  • A collaborative and cross-functional team environment.
  • The opportunity to work on high-impact projects.
  • A focus on delivering high-quality, user-friendly products.
  • The chance to work with a diverse and talented team.
  • A supportive and inclusive work culture.
  • The opportunity to work on projects that enhance accessibility.
  • A focus on performance and optimization.
  • The chance to work with a dynamic and innovative team.

Our Tech Stack

  • JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Modern web development frameworks and libraries
  • Chrome Extension development tools
  • Version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloud platforms and services
  • Performance testing and optimization tools
  • Accessibility testing tools
  • Web security best practices
  • Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
  • Infrastructure as code (IaC) tools
  • Microservices architecture
  • Serverless architectures
  • Automated testing frameworks
  • Web performance metrics and optimization techniques
  • User experience (UX) design principles
  • Accessibility guidelines and regulations
  • Technical documentation tools
  • Web development best practices
  • Agile project management tools
  • Version control best practices
  • Cross-functional team collaboration tools
  • Web development frameworks and libraries

Our Values

  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Quality
  • Accessibility
  • Performance
  • User experience
  • Continuous learning
  • Inclusivity
  • Diversity
  • Technical excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Empathy
  • Accountability
  • Transparency
  • Customer focus

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible work hours
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive and inclusive work culture
  • High-impact projects
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced team members
  • Focus on accessibility and performance optimization
  • Collaborative and cross-functional team environment
  • Opportunities to drive technical decisions
  • Support for continuous learning and growth
  • Focus on delivering high-quality, user-friendly products
  • Opportunities to work on innovative projects
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Focus on user experience and accessibility
  • Opportunities to work with a diverse and talented team
  • Support for professional development and growth

Our Culture

  • Inclusive and supportive work environment
  • Focus on continuous learning and growth
  • Collaborative and cross-functional team environment
  • Opportunities to drive technical decisions
  • Support for professional development and growth
  • Focus on delivering high-quality, user-friendly products
  • Opportunities to work on innovative projects
  • Supportive and inclusive work culture
  • Focus on user experience and accessibility
  • Opportunities to work with a diverse and talented team
  • Support for continuous learning and growth
  • Focus on accessibility and performance optimization
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunities to mentor and guide junior developers
  • Support for professional development and growth
  • Focus on delivering high-quality, user-friendly products
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact projects
  • Supportive and inclusive work culture
  • Focus on user experience and accessibility
  • Opportunities to work with a diverse and talented team
  • Support for continuous learning and growth

Our Mission

  • To develop innovative web core products and Chrome extensions that enhance user experience and accessibility.
  • To deliver high-quality, user-friendly products that make a real impact.
  • To foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • To drive technical decisions and make a significant impact.
  • To focus on continuous learning and professional development.
  • To work on projects that improve user experience and accessibility.
  • To collaborate with a diverse and talented team.
  • To work on high-impact projects that enhance accessibility and performance.
  • To deliver high-quality, user-friendly products that make a real impact.
  • To foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Our Vision

  • To be a leader in web core product and Chrome extension development.
  • To create innovative and accessible products that enhance user experience.
  • To foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • To drive technical decisions and make a significant impact.
  • To focus on continuous learning and professional development.
  • To work on projects that improve user experience and accessibility.
  • To collaborate with a diverse and talented team.
  • To work on high-impact projects that enhance accessibility and performance.
  • To deliver high-quality, user-friendly products that make a real impact.
  • To foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Our Goals

  • To develop innovative web core products and Chrome extensions that enhance user experience and accessibility.
  • To deliver high-quality, user-friendly products that make a real impact.
  • To foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • To drive technical decisions and make a significant impact.
  • To focus on continuous learning and professional development.
  • To work on projects that improve user experience and accessibility.
  • To collaborate with a diverse and talented team.
  • To work on high-impact projects that enhance accessibility and performance.
  • To deliver high-quality, user-friendly products that make a real impact.
  • To foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Our Commitment

  • To develop innovative web core products and Chrome extensions that enhance user experience and accessibility.
  • To deliver high-quality, user-friendly products that make a real impact.
  • To foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • To drive technical decisions and make a significant impact.
  • To focus on continuous learning and professional development.
  • To work on projects that improve user experience and accessibility.
  • To collaborate with a diverse and talented team.
  • To work on high-impact projects that enhance accessibility and performance.
  • To deliver high-quality, user-friendly products that make a real impact.
  • To foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Our Approach

  • To develop innovative web core products and Chrome extensions that enhance user experience and accessibility.
  • To deliver high-quality, user-friendly products that make a real impact.
  • To foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • To drive technical decisions and make a significant impact.
  • To focus on continuous learning and professional development.
  • To work on projects that improve user experience and accessibility.
  • To collaborate with a diverse and talented team.
  • To work on high-impact projects that enhance accessibility and performance.
  • To deliver high-quality, user-friendly products that make a real impact.
  • To foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Visa sponsorship is available for qualified 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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