3+ years of experience in web application development using a JavaScript framework
Proficient in HTML/CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript
Strong understanding of web fundamentals like rendering, crawling, and indexing
Familiar with SEO best practices and tools like Google Search Console
Experience with React and Next.js, including server-side rendering
Knowledge of REST API principles
Experience in writing unit, integration, and UI tests
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and enhancement of the web application for better visibility in search
Build and optimize web pages for speed, crawlability, and user experience
Utilize SEO tools to identify issues and opportunities for improvement
Write clean, maintainable code following industry best practices
Set up experiments and analytics to measure SEO impact
Develop scalable solutions for faster SEO implementation
Collaborate with growth and engineering teams to integrate SEO into feature development
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Collaborative team culture
Focus on continuous learning and innovation
Access to professional development resources
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our growth team and work on SEO. Our growth team is focused on helping more people find Otter through organic search, both on search engines such as Google and on AI assistants such as ChatGPT. In this role, you will improve the discoverability, performance, and overall user experience of our web pages, collaborating closely with growth, marketing, and engineering partners. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in web fundamentals, is curious about how search works, and has a passion for learning and 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
Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of our web application, helping it meet business goals and improve our visibility in search.
Build and improve our web pages so they are fast, crawlable, and easy for search engines and AI tools such as ChatGPT to understand, with a focus on performance and user experience.
Use Google Search Console and other SEO tools to find issues and opportunities, and work with the team to turn them into engineering tasks.
Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code that adheres to industry best practices and our internal coding standards, including HTML metadata, structured data, and Core Web Vitals.
Help set up experiments and analytics instrumentation to measure the impact of SEO changes.
Help build scalable ways to land SEO changes faster, such as automation, reusable page templates, and integrations with marketing tools like Webflow.
Partner with the growth team, external SEO partners, and frontend engineers to bring an SEO mindset into everyday feature development.
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 new technologies, tools, and methodologies, including AI-assisted workflows, and share what you learn with the team.
Actively participate in code review sessions to maintain high-quality code and foster knowledge sharing within the team.
We're Looking for Someone Who
3+ years of experience developing web applications using a JavaScript framework
Proficiency in writing clean, reusable, optimized HTML/CSS, TypeScript and JavaScript
Solid understanding of core web fundamentals, including how pages are rendered, crawled, and indexed
Working knowledge of SEO best practices and experience with tools such as Google Search Console
Experience with React and Next.js, including server-side rendering and static generation
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, including AI tools that help scale SEO work
Experience with Webflow or a similar CMS is a plus
Experience with A/B testing and analytics instrumentation is a plus
BS or MS in computer science or related fields is a nice to have
Salary range
Salary Range: $155,000 to $185,000 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.
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About Otter.ai
Otter.ai is an AI-powered transcription service that uses machine learning algorithms to transcribe audio and video recordings. The platform is used by businesses, journalists, and other professionals to transcribe interviews, meetings, and other recordings. Otter.ai's platform is designed to be easy to use and offers a range of features, including real-time transcription and collaboration tools.
