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Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Hartford, CT, USA - Speechify
Software Engineer
Lead the development of Speechify’s Web Core product and Chrome Extension, driving performance, scalability, and user experience using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement core web and Chrome Extension features, ensuring high performance and low latency for text‑to‑speech conversion.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define product requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver robust, maintainable code.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and continuous integration.
- Optimize rendering pipelines, memory usage, and API interactions to support millions of users across iOS, Android, Mac, and web platforms.
- Stay current with browser APIs, WebAssembly, and emerging TTS technologies to keep the product competitive.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience building large‑scale web applications and browser extensions.
- Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js with a strong grasp of modern build tools and bundlers.
- Proven track record of delivering high‑quality, production‑ready code in a distributed team environment.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a passion for creating seamless user experiences.
- Experience with performance profiling, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
Skills
javascripttypescriptreactnodejs