Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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Otter.ai

Otter.ai

201-500 employees

Real-time AI transcription and meeting automation

Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Education

Compensation Overview

$185k - $210kAnnually

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
C/C++
Requirements
  • Holds a Masters degree in Computer Science, or a relevant field, PhD a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in search, recommendation or question answering systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevance measurement, tuning, and modeling.
  • Expertise in Python and/or C++ is essential.
  • Exceptional problem-solving capabilities coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Outstanding communication skills to explain complex concepts convincingly to non-technical team members.
  • Abilities to contribute individually while functioning effectively as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with embedding-based search systems will be considered a major advantage.
  • Engineering experience with large language models and RAG systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and oversee our enterprise search infrastructure, employing a mix of vector databases, full-text search engine, and relational database techniques.
  • Understand the user's information needs by developing deep learning-based NLP algorithms to analyze, reformulate and suggest search queries effectively.
  • Design, implement, and deploy various ranking algorithms to deliver the most relevant results with the best user experience.
  • Evaluate and optimize algorithm accuracy by focusing on key metrics.
  • Constantly track and analyze end-to-end system performance, leading improvement initiatives as required.
  • Stay informed about the latest industry developments and emerging technologies, aligning our search system with, or advancing it beyond, the industry benchmarks.

Otter.ai offers real-time transcription services powered by artificial intelligence, primarily through its AI Meeting Assistant, which transcribes audio, identifies speakers, and generates meeting summaries. The platform integrates with popular virtual meeting tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, making it useful for remote work and education. Otter.ai operates on a subscription model, catering to individuals and organizations of all sizes, and features OtterPilot, which enhances transcription by recording audio and extracting action items. The company's goal is to streamline the documentation of meetings and lectures, making information more accessible and actionable.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$71M

Headquarters

Los Altos, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

33%

1 year growth

50%

2 year growth

88%
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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 increasing AI budgets, expanding potential market for Otter.ai.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI tools like Snap by Swit Technologies.
  • Emergence of specialized AI models for local dialects challenges global reach.
  • Demand for customized AI solutions may divert clients from Otter.ai.

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