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Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - New York, NY, USA - 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 tight timelines.
- Mentor and guide a distributed engineering team, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and CI/CD.
- Optimize rendering pipelines, reduce bundle sizes, and implement progressive enhancement techniques for a seamless user experience.
- Integrate with backend services, third‑party APIs, and TTS engines to provide real‑time audio playback and offline support.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building large‑scale web applications and browser extensions.
- Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
- Proven track record of delivering high‑quality, maintainable code in a distributed environment.
- Strong understanding of web performance, accessibility, and security best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.
Skills
javascripttypescriptreactnodejs