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Original Job Post

Otter.ai · 2 days ago

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$185K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Utilize hands-on experience in developing technology using Python to drive impactful projects.

Demonstrate expertise in building robust business logic with web frameworks such as Django and integrating them seamlessly with MySQL.

Leverage proficiency in Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms to architect scalable solutions.

Write reusable, testable, and efficient code that powers web services and infrastructure.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and understanding throughout the development process.

Qualification

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PythonGoJavaC++DatabasesDistributed SystemsBackend PerformanceWeb FrameworksDjangoMySQLRedisElastic SearchKafkaCassandraAWSDatabase Schema DesignIndexesProduction Server ExperienceProblem-SolvingCommunicationCuriosityAttention to DetailHTTPNetworking PrinciplesOperating SystemsLinux

Required

Has 5+ 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.

Preferred

A good understanding of HTTP and networking principles.

Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Linux.

Company

Otter.ai

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Otter.ai improves business team productivity by providing an app to capture, share and recall all of your meeting notes.

Founded in 2016

Mountain View, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://otter.ai

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