remote
Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Des Moines, IA, USA - Speechify
Software Engineer
Lead the design and delivery of Speechify’s Web Core product and Chrome Extension, driving performance, accessibility, and feature innovation using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React in a distributed engineering environment.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement high‑performance, accessible web and Chrome Extension features using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define product requirements and translate them into scalable, maintainable code.
- Lead code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior engineers in a fully distributed setting.
- Optimize rendering, reduce bundle size, and ensure compliance with Web Core metrics and accessibility standards.
- Drive continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment pipelines for web and extension releases.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience building web applications and Chrome Extensions.
- Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and modern build tools (Webpack, Vite).
- Proven track record of improving web performance and accessibility (WCAG, Lighthouse).
- Strong communication skills and experience leading technical teams remotely.
- Passion for building products that make reading easier for millions of users.
Skills
javascripttypescriptreact