Software Engineer, Developer Experience at Notion

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a strong interest in improving developer tooling and workflows, a focus on user experience with an emphasis on simplicity and supportability, and the ability to multitask and handle interrupts. They should also demonstrate an interest in understanding how tools work at a fundamental level, be pragmatic and business-oriented, and be willing to advocate for developer experience. Familiarity with TypeScript, automated testing, React, and prior experience on developer experience teams are considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will collaborate with engineers to deliver an industry-leading developer experience by working with tools like the TypeScript language server, lint tooling, and the Notion CLI. They will research and evaluate new tools to improve tooling performance, work with GitHub and CI systems to ensure fast and safe code merging, and take ownership of the development environment and toolchain. Additionally, they will contribute to novel projects across the company to deliver impact.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

Developer Experience

Tooling

Performance Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$325.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO

Mental health & wellbeing package

Parental leave

Fertility coverage

Retirement matching

Commuter benefits

Monthly stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-enhanced tools like Evernote.

Potential trust issues with AI features due to factual inaccuracies.

User resistance to adopting new productivity tools.

Differentiation

Notion combines note-taking, task management, and databases into a single platform.

The platform offers customizable workspaces for personal and collaborative use.

Notion AI assists with tasks like text generation and predictive analytics.

Upsides

Integration with Slack and Google Drive enhances workflow automation.

Acquisition of Skiff strengthens Notion's privacy offerings.

Standalone apps like Notion Calendar expand Notion's modular productivity solutions.

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