Otter.ai · 1 day ago
Software Engineer, Backend (Product)
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$136K/yr - $185K/yr
2+ years expOtter.ai is shaping the future of work by making conversations more valuable through AI-driven tools. They are seeking a Software Engineer with a product background to develop and manage web services and infrastructure that support advanced AI functionalities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareSoftwareInformation TechnologyCollaborationConsumer Software
Responsibilities
Utilize your hands-on experience developing technology using Python, enabling seamless integration with our AI-driven products
Build robust business logic using web frameworks such as Django, and manage integrations with databases like MySQL to support scalable AI infrastructure
Collaborate closely with technologies including Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms to enable efficient processing and management of AI workloads
Write reusable, testable, and efficient code to underpin and scale innovative AI-powered solutions
Qualification
Required
Has 2+ years of experience in developing and architecting scalable web services
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Has experience with databases, distributed systems, and backend performance optimization to effectively support AI-driven products
Is proficient in Python or other programming languages such as Go, Java, or C++
Has experience with web frameworks, especially Django
Demonstrates familiarity with technologies such as MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Cassandra, essential for managing data-intensive, AI-centric services
Understands database internals, including transactions and indexes, and has experience in schema design
Is comfortable working in AWS environments that support scalable AI operations
Brings production server experience, coupled with genuine curiosity, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills
Preferred
Understanding of HTTP and networking principles
Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Linux
A Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
Prior experience or strong interest in supporting AI or machine learning-powered applications
Company
Otter.ai
Otter.ai improves business team productivity by providing an app to capture, share, and recall all meeting notes.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (30)
2024 (17)
2023 (19)
2022 (8)
2021 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$73MKey Investors
Omega Venture Partners,Spectrum EquityHorizons VenturesDFJ DragonFund,Draper Associates
2021-02-25Series B· $40M
2021-02-25Convertible Note· $10M
2020-01-23Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Sam Liang
CEO, Founder
Yun Fu
CTO and Co-Founder
Recent News
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2026-01-23
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