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Software Engineer, iOS Core Product - Atlanta, GA, USA - Speechify
Software Engineer
Lead the development of Speechify’s iOS core product, building high‑performance, accessible text‑to‑speech experiences using Swift, AVFoundation, and Core Data to serve millions of users worldwide.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain the iOS core engine that powers Speechify’s text‑to‑speech functionality across PDFs, books, and web content.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate product requirements into scalable, testable Swift code.
- Optimize performance and memory usage for smooth audio playback on a wide range of iOS devices.
- Integrate with backend services, handle data persistence with Core Data, and ensure secure handling of user data.
- Write unit and UI tests, participate in code reviews, and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional iOS development experience with deep knowledge of Swift and the iOS SDK.
- Proven expertise in AVFoundation, audio session management, and text‑to‑speech pipelines.
- Strong background in Core Data, asynchronous programming, and performance profiling.
- Experience building accessible, high‑quality mobile applications at scale.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous learning.