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Job Description Mission Speechify is the easiest way to listen to the world's information. Articles on the web, documents in the cloud, books on your phone. We absorb it all and let you listen to it at your desk, on the go, at your own speed, and with tools that make learning easier, deeper, and faster. What streaming services have done for audio entertainment, we're doing for audio information. And whatever we're doing seems to be working. We're #1 in our category, and experiencing exponential growth. Overview We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This team builds and maintains the foundational services and SDKs that power Speechify's product experience across platforms. It's a critical role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of product and infrastructure, thinks strategically, and is passionate about designing clear, reliable APIs and simple systems that directly enhance the user experience. What You'll Do • Collaborate with Speechify's Product Teams to scope projects, find ways to reduce scope to get faster feedback from customers, navigate the integration/UX tradeoffs relevant to different product teams, and deliver solutions via our cross-platform SDK, • Optimize existing functionality to ship things like faster loading and more intelligent parsing by designing more efficient abstractions and improving our algorithms, • Systems thinking. You know that optimizing a system requires end-to-end design, and you believe simplicity is valuable., • Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and options and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need time, • Focus. We're a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down, • Collaboration. You know how to inspire, play, and negotiate with opinionated designers, marketers, and PMs, • Preferred Tech Stack:, • Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is OK but role is Kotlin Multiplatform), • A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product., • An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle., • A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work., • An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry., • Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture., • Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use., • Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more. Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply. And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Description Applicants must reside in or be within commuting distance of Santa Rosa, CA, and be authorized to work in the US to be considered for this position. We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Tier 1 Systems Support Technician with 1–3 years of experience in technical support. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills who thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. As a Tier 1 Support Engineer, you will be the first point of contact for IT support requests, handling issues via tickets, phone, email, and in-person interactions. Your responsibilities include initial triage, basic desktop/workstation troubleshooting, answering user questions, and escalating more complex issues when necessary. You will use industry-standard tools, knowledge bases, and remote desktop access to resolve common technical problems and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. This position requires onsite work at client locations as needed, so reliability, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills are essential. This role is not responsible for consulting, systems design, or implementation services, but plays a critical role in delivering timely and effective first-line support. Compensation: $66,500 - $72,800 yearly Responsibilities: • Serve as the first point of contact for clients by providing Tier 1 support through the Portola Systems IT Service Desk., • Assess and triage customer needs by asking qualifying questions via phone, email, and remote support tools., • Perform basic troubleshooting and resolution of workstation, desktop, and network issues using industry-standard tools and internal knowledge bases., • Maintain and update internal client documentation to ensure accurate and consistent support practices., • Collaborate effectively with Tier II and Tier III engineers to resolve complex or escalated issues., • Apply logical thinking and technical knowledge to identify solutions that support client workflows and business needs., • Prioritize and manage support tickets to meet response and resolution timeframes., • Thoroughly document all support interactions, resolutions, and updates in the ticketing system to promote team continuity., • Foster positive relationships and communicate clearly with clients, colleagues, and vendors., • Perform onsite visits at client locations as needed to provide hands-on support and ensure issues are resolved promptly and professionally.Qualifications:, • 1-3 years relevant IT experience, • Associates degree or equivalent work experience, • Strong documentation skills including technical report writing., • Strong experience with desktop and mobile support including Windows 10/11 & MacOS Microsoft Exchange Active Directory (AD, ADFS, Azure AD), DNS, DHCP SharePoint Microsoft Office 365, including MS Office, MS Exchange Online, SharePoint Online Azure Active Directory and other core online IT and business collaboration tools. VMware (vSphere, vCenter, vCloud Air), AWS Storage Technologies (HP, Dell, EMC, Nimble) PC and server virtualization software, virus protection and backup systems • Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Net+ and/or Microsoft Certifications are a plus, but not required, • Must reside in or be within commuting distance of Santa Rosa, CA, • Must be authorized to work in the USAbout Company Portola Systems is a Sonoma County-based managed IT services provider supporting SMBs and public-sector clients throughout the Bay Area. Since 1994, we’ve delivered secure, scalable technology solutions with a focus on long-term partnerships. Our mission is to help clients work smarter with reliable, personalized support. Clients describe us as “brilliant engineers with outstanding support” and praise our “can-do, here-to-help approach.” We value integrity, responsiveness, and teamwork. With under 30 team members, we blend the deep expertise of a larger firm with the agility and care of a boutique provider. We foster a collaborative, growth-minded culture where people feel trusted and empowered. Joining Portola means being part of a tight-knit team that thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering excellence to the communities and businesses we serve.