Staff Software Engineer, Otter.ai

• Has 10+ years of experience in developing/architecting large-scale web services
• Holds a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field
• Possesses expertise in databases, distributed systems, and backend performance measurement and optimization
• Has expert proficiency in Python or other programming languages such as Go, Java, or C++
• Has deep experience with web frameworks like Django and is familiar with MySQL, Redis, Elastic Search, Kafka, and Cassandra
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of database internals like transactions and indexes, with experience in database schema design
• Has hands-on experience working on AWS
• Is eager to take ownership and drive impact, owning projects from conception to implementation
• Brings substantial production server experience or equivalent expertise
• Strong communication skills, genuine curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

• We're seeking a talented individual to lead the development, deployment, and management of our web services and infrastructure. As a member of our engineering team, you'll collaborate with colleagues in technology, product management, and beyond, contributing to innovative solutions that serve the needs of end-user professionals and enterprise clients across various verticals
• Utilize your hands-on experience in developing technology using Python to drive impactful projects
• Demonstrate your expertise in building robust business logic with web frameworks such as Django and integrating them seamlessly with MySQL
• Leverage your proficiency in Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms to architect scalable solutions
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code that powers our web services and infrastructure
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and understanding throughout the development process

• Stock and equity package
• Parental leave benefits
• Retirement savings program 401(k)
• Boundless snacks and free catered lunches
• Team lunches and social events
• Work from home opportunities
• Comprehensive package that includes health care (medical, dental, vision, life, disability) and mental health support
• $500 home office stipend

Total funding: $73m

Otter specifically thought of business professionals who are running from one meeting to the next, while juggling multiple projects with various teams. The company's technology integrates with platforms like Zoom, providing a way to record meetings and convert speech to text in real-time. It then streamlines communications for smarter, more collaborative, and more productive meetings—the first use of conversational AI to turn meetings into an actionable workflow.