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Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Product)

Otter.ai

$210,000 - $250,000
Apr 15, 2025
Mountain View, CA, US
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The company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Product) to lead the development, deployment, and management of web services and infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Expertise in databases, distributed systems, and backend performance measurement and optimization
  • Expert proficiency in Python or other programming languages such as Go, Java, or C++
  • Deep experience with web frameworks like Django and familiarity with MySQL, Redis, Elastic Search, Kafka, and Cassandra
  • Solid understanding of database internals like transactions and indexes, with experience in database schema design
  • Hands-on experience working on AWS
  • Production server experience or equivalent expertise
  • Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Linux

Responsibilities

  • Develop technology using Python to drive impactful projects
  • Build robust business logic with web frameworks such as Django and integrate them seamlessly with MySQL
  • Architect scalable solutions leveraging proficiency in Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms
  • Write reusable, testable, and efficient code that powers web services and infrastructure
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and understanding throughout the development process

Other

  • 10+ years of experience in developing/architecting large-scale web services
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong communication skills, genuine curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail
  • Eager to take ownership and drive impact, owning projects from conception to implementation