Staff Software Engineer, Otter Pilot

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join a team that empowers you to grow, be your authentic self, and do your best work every day.  We built an Otter Pilot platform to simplify note taking, save time, improve productivity, accessibility, and collaborate easily.  If this is a product that resonates with you, then let’s chat. We need your help building Otter Pilot 2.0 leveraging your experience in backend infrastructure, system integration, and hopefully Machine Learning experience.  No idea is too big or too small to matter, our reputation is based on innovation and trust, and that begins with an open, collaborative work environment where every voice is heard. 

We’re looking for someone who

• Is an infinite learner and thought leader
• Revels in collaboration with fellow engineers to bring the best in yourself and others
• Takes pride in the scale of your work and its reliability
• Bachelors, Master or PhD in Computer Science with a comprehensive knowledge in data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, operating systems and system design/integration
• 10+ years of experience in developing/architecting scalable backend solutions
• Proficient in Python.  Knowledge in C++ and Typescript is a great plus.
• Built systems using a variety of Databases, Queuing Systems, and Pub Sub solutions with an in depth understanding of how things work underneath the hood

Nice to haves

• Holds experience integrating with SDKs a great plus
• Experience with Kubernetes is a plus

About Otter.ai

We are in the business of shaping the future of work. Our mission is to make conversations more valuable.

With over 1B meetings transcribed, Otter.ai is the world’s leading tool for meeting transcription, summarization, and collaboration. Using artificial intelligence, Otter generates real-time automated meeting notes, summaries, and other insights from in-person and virtual meetings – turning meetings into accessible, collaborative, and actionable data that can be shared across teams and organizations. The company is backed by early investors in Google, DeepMind, Zoom, and Tesla.

Otter.ai is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly celebrate diversity and are dedicated to inclusivity.

*Otter.ai does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place for permanent placements. Any resume or other candidate information submitted outside of established candidate submission guidelines (including through our website or via email to any Otter.ai employee) and without a written agreement otherwise will be deemed to be our sole property, and no fee will be paid should we hire the candidate.

Salary range

Salary Range: $210,000 to $250,000 USD per year.

This salary range represents the low and high end of the estimated salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered for the role is dependent on several factors. Our base salary is just one component of a comprehensive total rewards package.