remote
Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Melbourne, Australia - Speechify
Software Engineer
Lead the design and delivery 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 the core web platform and Chrome Extension, ensuring high performance and accessibility across browsers.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define feature roadmaps, translate user stories into technical specifications, and deliver on time.
- Mentor and guide a distributed engineering team, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and CI/CD.
- Optimize rendering pipelines, reduce bundle sizes, and integrate WebAssembly modules for advanced text‑to‑speech processing.
- Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement of development workflows.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full‑stack web development experience, with deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
- Proven track record building and scaling Chrome Extensions or similar browser extensions.
- Strong understanding of web performance, accessibility, and security best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and experience leading remote, distributed teams.
- Passion for accessible technology and a user‑centric mindset.
Skills
javascripttypescriptreactnodejs