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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and demonstrate a strong interest in improving developer productivity through tooling, with a preference for those who enjoy critical thinking about engineering workflows and identifying bottlenecks. A willingness to advocate for developer experience is key, and prior experience in this domain is not strictly required.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer, Developer Experience will collaborate with engineers across the company to deliver an industry-leading developer experience, focusing on tools like the TypeScript language server, lint tooling, and the Notion CLI to improve developers’ day-to-day experience. They will research and evaluate new tools, keep up with developments in the JavaScript ecosystem, and work deeply with GitHub and CI systems to ensure efficient code merging. Additionally, they will take ownership of the development environment and toolchain, contributing to novel projects and delivering impact across the company.

Skills

TypeScript
Developer Experience
Tooling
Performance Analysis
Communication
Problem-Solving

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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