Full-Time

Software Engineer

Audio & Video Technologies

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Otter.ai

Otter.ai

201-500 employees

Real-time AI transcription and meeting automation

Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Education

Compensation Overview

$155k - $210kAnnually

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Operating Systems
C/C++
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science
  • Comprehensive knowledge in data structures, algorithms, multi-threading, distributed systems, operating systems and system design/integration
  • 5+ years of experience in developing/architecting audio solutions for Windows or macOS
  • Strong proficiency in writing clean, reusable C++ code for Windows and/or MacOS
  • Experience writing unit, integration, and UI tests and a strong ability to debug code that is reusable, testable and efficient.
  • Knowledge in JUCE, Audio DSP, and familiarity with WASAPI, AVFAudio is a great plus.
  • Desire to build out video/image capture utilizing operating system APIs a plus
  • Desire to expand their scope into building Otter Pilot solutions is a great plus.
Responsibilities
  • Building cross-platform audio solutions
  • Helping stream desktop audio to machine learning systems
  • Empowering Otter for the Desktop in meeting transcription
  • Elevating user experience in meeting collaboration
  • Collaborating with fellow engineers to bring the best in yourself and others
  • Taking pride in the scale of your work and its reliability

Otter.ai offers real-time transcription services powered by artificial intelligence, primarily through its AI Meeting Assistant, Otter. This tool transcribes audio, identifies speakers, and generates meeting summaries, making it useful for professionals like journalists and corporate teams. It integrates with popular virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, enhancing productivity in remote work settings. The company's goal is to improve how meetings and lectures are documented, making information more accessible and actionable.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$71M

Headquarters

Los Altos, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

33%

1 year growth

50%

2 year growth

90%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI in Education market projected to reach $5.82 billion by 2030.
  • Growing demand for AI-powered collaboration tools aligns with Otter.ai's offerings.
  • Small businesses are investing more in AI, expanding Otter.ai's potential market.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI tools like Snap by Swit Technologies.
  • Emergence of specialized AI models for local dialects challenges global adaptability.
  • Niche-focused competitors like Jivi AI may enter the transcription market.

What makes Otter.ai unique

  • Otter.ai offers real-time transcription with speaker identification and meeting summaries.
  • The platform integrates seamlessly with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.
  • OtterPilot enhances productivity by automating note-taking and extracting action items.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive stock and equity package

Hybrid Work Options

Company Gatherings

Comprehensive health care package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)

PTO

401(k) retirement savings program