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Speak
A superhuman, AI-powered language tutor in your pocket
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- San Francisco
- Consumer
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A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
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Working at Speak
Speak is a Consumer, Social company based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Working at a Consumer, Social company at this stage means broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
San Francisco, CA, USA is where most Speak positions are located.
How to actually get hired at Speak
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
At <50 people, Speak has no recruiting team. Your application lands with a founder who is also running sales, product and payroll. The obstacle isn't a queue or an ATS, it's being seen at all. Cold outreach outperforms the form here, consistently.
Who to contact at Speak
No verified contact route for Speak yet. Based on size (<50) and sector (Consumer, Social), a founder or department head is likely the decision-maker, but treat this as a model.
What Speak screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the Speak role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill Speak applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Speak (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Speak is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
Most Consumer, Social applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Applying to Speak? Get the contact, not the form.
The Speak interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Speak. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person Consumer, Social company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
- 1
Intro Call
Video call · 30 min
What it testsCulture fit and role expectationsUsually run byFounder or hiring manager - 2
Technical Deep Dive
Video call or in-person · 60 min
What it testsPast projects and problem-solving approachUsually run byTechnical founder or lead - 3
Final Round
In-person or video · 45 min
What it testsTeam fit and offer discussionUsually run byFounding team
Speak interview timeline
Timeline: ~7 days. That's faster than the Consumer, Social median (10 days at <50 people).
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Speak jobs, frequently asked questions
Is Speak hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live Speak vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at Speak?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at Speak.
Does Speak respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Speak not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Speak?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Speak use?
Speak uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Speak?
<50-person Consumer, Social companies see ~50-100 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
How many rounds is the Speak interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the Speak interview hard?
Focus on relevant experience and culture fit, not puzzles. Final Round is reportedly the most challenging round.
Does Speak give a take-home task?
No, Speak does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Speak take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Speak interview?
relevant experience and culture fit is the priority. Show you can work autonomously — that matters more than algorithms at <50 people.
Where is Speak based?
Speak is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Get Speak roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
From $5.99/week, cancel any time.
- livelivewatching Speak0 applicants
- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
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