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Software Engineer, iOS Core Product - Tulsa, OK, 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 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 audio playback, AVFoundation, and text‑to‑speech technologies.
- Strong background in data persistence (Core Data, Realm) and asynchronous programming.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance profiling.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a passion for building accessible, user‑centric products.