Senior Software Engineer, Frontend Desktop

This position is based in Mountain View, CA

The Opportunity

We're seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Otter.ai, where your growth, authenticity, and best work are our priorities. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in advancing Otter for Desktop by applying your deep expertise in application development, media and system integration, and potentially Machine Learning.

Innovation and trust are the cornerstones of our success, and we foster a collaborative, open work environment where every idea—big or small—counts. We're looking for someone who not only has hands-on experience in building robust systems but also possesses a deep understanding of the underlying mechanics.

At Otter.ai, we're driven by a passion for creating technology that enables people to work smarter, not harder. You'll have the chance to contribute to cutting-edge AI innovations, collaborate with a team of talented professionals, and make a tangible impact on the lives of millions worldwide. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the way people take notes and engage in meaningful conversations. Be a part of the future of communication—apply today!

Your impact

• Be an infinite learner and thought leader
• Revel in collaboration with fellow engineers to bring the best in yourself and others
• Take pride in the scale of your work and its reliability

We're looking for someone who

• 5+ years of experience in developing/architecting scalable frontend solutions
• Strong proficiency in writing clean, reusable, optimized HTML/CSS, Typescript and JavaScript
• Experience writing unit, integration, and UI tests and a strong ability to debug code that is reusable, testable and efficient
• Bachelors, Master or PhD in Computer Science with a comprehensive knowledge in data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, operating systems and system design/integration
• Proficient in Python 
• Proficient in Electron as a framework is a plus
• Experience building desktop apps on MacOS is a plus  
• Experience with WebSockets 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: $185,000 to $210,000 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.