Software Engineer, Front-End

Otter.ai•Mountain View, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a 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!

Requirements

2+ years of experience developing and architecting single-page web apps using a JavaScript framework
Strong proficiency in writing clean, reusable, optimized HTML/CSS, Typescript and JavaScript
Familiar with Linux.
Familiar with REST API principles
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS environment is preferred
Experience with WebSockets is a plus

Responsibilities

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.