Software Engineer, Front-End (New Grad)

Otter.ai; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Otter.ai is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to lead feature development and act as a technical expert. You will work with stakeholders to improve performance, infrastructure, and user experience across the platform.

The ideal candidate turns ideas into impactful solutions in a collaborative environment and thrives on innovation and optimization of the web app.

Qualifications

• Internship or industry experience developing single-page web apps using a JavaScript framework.
• Strong proficiency in writing clean, reusable, optimized HTML/CSS, TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Familiar with Linux and AWS environment is preferred.
• Familiar with REST API principles.
• Experience with WebSockets is a plus.
• Experience writing unit, integration, and UI tests and debugging reusable, testable code.
• Passion to explore and use the latest development tools and platforms.
• BS or MS in computer science or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of ongoing development and enhancement of our web application to meet business goals.
• Architect and refine the web app into a responsive SPA focusing on performance and UX.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following standards.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve bugs to improve quality and stability.
• Conduct rigorous testing to ensure security and cross‑platform performance.
• Ensure consistent UX across browsers and devices with thorough validation.
• Explore new technologies and methodologies to enhance processes and product offerings.
• Participate in setting coding standards and lead code reviews to share knowledge.

Skills

JavaScript framework

TypeScript

HTML/CSS

Unit testing

WebSockets

REST APIs

Debugging

Linux

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to lead feature development and serve as a technical expert, collaborating closely with key stakeholders across the organization. In this role, you will drive the performance, infrastructure improvement, and overall user experience of our platform.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to lead feature development and serve as a technical expert, collaborating closely with key stakeholders across the organization. In this role, you will drive the performance, infrastructure improvement, and overall user experience of our platform.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in platform optimization and a passion for innovation. If you excel in turning ideas into impactful solutions and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we want to connect with you!

Your Impact

• Take charge of the ongoing development and enhancement of our web application, driving its evolution to meet business goals.
• Architect and refine our current web application, transforming it into a responsive, single-page application (SPA) with a focus on performance and user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code that adheres to industry best practices and our internal coding standards.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve bugs to improve overall app quality and stability.
• Conduct rigorous testing to ensure the application meets security standards and performs efficiently across various platforms and devices.
• Ensure seamless functionality and a consistent user experience across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices through thorough validation and testing.
• Continuously explore and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance development processes and product offerings.
• Actively participate in setting coding standards and lead code review sessions to maintain high-quality code and foster knowledge sharing within the team.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Internship or industry experience developing single-page web apps using a JavaScript framework
• Strong proficiency in writing clean, reusable, optimized HTML/CSS, Typescript and JavaScript
• Familiar with Linux. Experience with AWS environment is preferred
• Familiar with REST API principles
• Experience with WebSockets is a plus
• Experience writing unit, integration, and UI tests and a strong ability to debug code that is reusable, testable and efficient.
• Passion to explore and use the latest development tools and platforms
• BS or MS in computer science or related fields

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 committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants throughout the hiring process.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Otter.ai is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] at least 3 business days before your interview.

• 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: $135,000 to $164,000 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.