£52-66k
OTE
£45-53k
BASE
2+ days a week in office (Hybrid, flexible working from our Old Street Office)
The better way to find a job in tech
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£52-66k
OTE
£45-53k
BASE
2+ days a week in office (Hybrid, flexible working from our Old Street Office)
21-100 employees
Our mission is to become the best platform for candidates and companies to find each other. We’ve merged with Welcome to the Jungle, and share a common vision of the need to reinvent the candidate job search experience and make job search less soul-crushing.
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Our mission is to become the best platform for candidates and companies to find each other. We’ve merged with Welcome to the Jungle, and share a common vision of the need to reinvent the candidate job search experience and make job search less soul-crushing.
Most candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
59% female employees
280% employee growth in 12 months
Looking for a job is a frustrating experience. It’s incredibly hard to find a good match. Job adverts lack useful information like salary and diversity data. Companies sometimes never respond. Otta was created in 2019 to make finding a job in tech less soul crushing.
In January 2024, Otta merged with Welcome to the Jungle. Our ambition is to become a global leader in the world of work, and help candidates and companies find each other through our job matching, recruiter solutions including employer brand, and media.
Otta and Welcome to the Jungle both believe in a future of work based on the power of matching. Both companies share the same DNA that disrupts market conventions and are obsessed with helping people find exciting and meaningful work.
Caroline Fischer
UK Country Manager
Jan 2022
$20m
SERIES A
Aug 2020
$3m
SEED
This company has top investors
Meet the team
3 people
Sakshi Rathi, Head of B2B Growth
Meet Sakshi
A bit about me…
I’ve been at Otta for just over 3 years, and built our B2B marketing team. I’ve loved taking the function from 0 to 1. We’re now looking to scale and level up our approach as a marketing team.
Founders
Jeremy Cledat
(CEO of Welcome to the Jungle)Previously worked in venture capital firms for 6 years, then created Welcome to the Jungle in 2015.
Caroline Fischer
(Country Manager of Otta)Grew her career in commercial, operational and leadership roles in big and small tech companies in London.
Abby joined Otta as a Business Operations Associate and was promoted to Customer Success Lead after 7 months. She is now Head of Revenue Operations.
Sarah joined Otta as a Finance Lead and was promoted to Head of Finance after one year with the company.
People breakdown
11%
16%
9%
64%
Asian
Black or African American
Multiracial / Multiethnic
White
Last updated on 31 July 2024
Diversity & Inclusion at Otta
Claudia Gallon (People Partner)
All
Inspiring mission (6)
Challenging work (5)
Meaningful work (5)
Opportunities to learn (4)
Open and honest communication (4)
Growing fast (4)
Thoughtful onboarding (3)
Focus on employee wellbeing (3)
Intelligent people (2)
Flexible working (2)
At Otta there is a lot of autonomy to solve problems. That makes it very challenging but also making it creative. One of our key values is "we challenge because we care", which defines the culture quite, well, we care about making a product great for candidates and we take ourselves out of the equation and challenge our ideas, solutions, thinking
Software Engineering
Challenging work
Jan 2023
There is a lot of focus on autonomy. I fell like I am trusted to do my own work and have never felt like I have been micromanaged. We have smart people around us who really care about our product, and we also trust them to do their job right
Software Engineering
Autonomy
Jan 2023
Our first value is "Candidates first", we believe that we are here to help candidates find a job they like. Having experienced what it means to work in a great company, we want our situation to be the same for the rest of job seekers
Software Engineering
Meaningful work
Jan 2023
We've all had terrible experiences when trying to find a new role - it's at best tolerable and at worst utterly soul destroying. Because of Otta's candidate-first vision, I'd been a user of Otta for some time before being fortunate enough to land a role here. It's a huge opportunity to turn job search into a fulfilling experience.
Design
Inspiring mission
Apr 2022
We're able to work flexibly, which is brilliant for me as I'm a parent and I live quite far from London. We spend two days a week in the office, which means we get a good level of interaction and collaboration - but we're great at doing it asynchronously and remotely as well!
Design
Flexible working
Apr 2022
Otta has more than doubled in size since I've joined, which has meant a whole load of fantastic new people, perspectives, and experience coming together fast. We've also scaled our operations globally, which is not only incredibly exciting, but also gives us the opportunity to learn fast and make an impact even faster.
Design
Growing fast
Apr 2022
Otta has flipped the whole process of searching for a job on its head, focusing on candidates rather than companies. Creating the best possible experience for those using the platform to find their next roles is front and centre of every decision made within the business and it's incredible to be working somewhere truly disrupting an entire industry.
Sales & Account Management
Inspiring mission
Apr 2022
They offer personal development and wellness budgets but there's also a real focus on just checking on yourself/your colleagues and a belief that your mental health is just as important as your physical health, which isn't something that was even discussed at my previous roles.
Sales & Account Management
Focus on employee wellbeing
Apr 2022
At Otta, everyone is encouraged to give feedback and challenge thought processes during the decision-making process. Everyone's opinions are valued and often, new processes are implemented only after your whole team sit down to discuss best first/next steps. There's also regular contact with those in senior leadership roles, who are always happy to have a chat over a coffee or give you feedback on your latest suggestion.
Sales & Account Management
My opinions are valued
Apr 2022
I joined just over 2 weeks ago. In this time, Otta have highlighted the importance of their company values and I can see through the business. From being thoughtful of these values in our day-to-day work to shouting out our co-workers during the weekly all-hands. Otta have made it clear why these values are important and help us grow together.
Design
Clear values
Apr 2022
Otta are a company who lead by example. They're pushing for salary transparency as they believe this is candidate-first experience, and this follows through in my experience working for Otta. From my application, to receiving my offer and now joining, Otta have been clear about the salary bands and equity. In fact, they offer equity to all employees. They believe in people being fairly compensated and this is a value that I think is really important to them.
Design
Fair compensation
Apr 2022
We're growing really fast as a company and I believe that joining a high-growth company also translates into high personal growth. We were around 30 people in January, just over 40 when I joined (in April) and soon to be 60 in May. We're also moving to a much larger office. It's an exciting time to join with our recent US launch and current launch across the EU.
Design
Growing fast
Apr 2022
Onboarding into the business was a lot of fun. Otta gives you a good balance of learning and time to reflect when you join. Everybody in the business gets stuck in with the onboarding, at various levels and across multiple teams. You're also encouraged to book coffees and 1-2-1s with anybody you want to get to know better!
Sales & Account Management
Thoughtful onboarding
Apr 2022
The team and company have a great energy about them. I think because we all believe in the mission of our business 100%, at times we get together there's a real sense of drive and determination to perform at our very best, and to see each other succeed
Sales & Account Management
Team energy
Apr 2022
The senior leadership and management have made it really easy to have what would have been difficult conversations in other companies. Whether it's personal or professional, you will be listened to, you can assume discretion, and that your opinions will be taken on board
Sales & Account Management
Open and honest communication
Apr 2022
Theres always something new and challenging to tackle that keeps you on your toes and excited about whats next. You have the opportunity to go deep in any area of the tech stack whether it is optimizing animations in the frontend, tweaking the recommendation engine, or dealing with API integrations. The company is growing fast and always looking for new opportunities so theres always plenty of meaty projects to go around
Software Engineering
Challenging work
Jan 2022
Looking back to when I've joined, I'm amazed at how much I've picked up during my time here. The range of interesting work that I've done meant that I've learnt a lot simply by doing a lot of different and challenging things. At the same time, there are plenty of smart people to exchange ideas with and learn from.
Software Engineering
Opportunities to learn
Jan 2022
I joined mainly because I was impressed by the calibre of people then and that has continued to be the case as more people joined. It is great working with smart people with impressive and diverse backgrounds who bring a lot to the table. I feel like I'm learning a lot from the people here
Software Engineering
Intelligent people
Jan 2022
Working at Otta has been incredibly energizing as I find my work so meaningful, giving me a strong sense of purpose every day. As we work hard to ensure candidates have the best experience when looking for their next role, being part of the Otta team is super rewarding and just what I was missing in my past role.
Sales & Account Management
Meaningful work
Jan 2022
The Otta team is growing at an impressive rate across functions, making it an increasingly exciting place to work. This means there are plenty of opportunities to learn and new approaches to solving problems within hiring are constantly arising as the team grows.
Sales & Account Management
Growing fast
Jan 2022
Our values are clear from the get-go and regularly celebrated across functions. We spend time each week celebrating how our colleagues demonstrate each value, which reinforces how we're constantly embodying our values.
Sales & Account Management
Clear values
Jan 2022
As a recruiter, my own beliefs on what constitutes good recruitment align so well with the mission of Otta, particularly being candidate-first and delivering on this promise. Job-search can be soul crushing, but is made much more energising with a product like ours.
People, HR, Recruitment
Inspiring mission
Jan 2022
I've been given the autonomy to work on a bunch of different initiatives that have pushed me out of my comfort zone, while having such a supportive leadership team to spar with. Not only have I learned through the responsibilities of the role, I've also learned a lot about myself - the areas where I'm strong, and where I can come out stronger. We're big on feedback to help us learn, too.
People, HR, Recruitment
Opportunities to learn
Jan 2022
I absolutely love the people I work with. Everyone is incredibly smart and supportive, and we do a bunch of things to help us connect more with each other, so that trickles down into the way we collaborate and communicate with one another. Typically, a lot of people roles can get lonely, but it's been far from it here!
People, HR, Recruitment
Team energy
Jan 2022
From very transparent all-hands, 1:1s with managers and lots of interesting channels on Slack, the communication at Otta is amazing. I have never felt so connected with the company as whole. This is vastly different to all other companies I have worked at and incredibly refreshing - truly unique.
Operations & Strategy
Open and honest communication
Jan 2022
At Otta I have found that everyone is kind, very smart and always open to sharing what they are working on. This not only makes my days fun, but also helps my progression massively. I always enjoy having lunch together everyday, company socials and having a drink with colleagues after work!
Operations & Strategy
Nice people
Jan 2022
Otta really is tackling recruitment from a different angle and in the process creating lots and lots of difficult problems. Everyday I am challenged to think about the scale, impact and speed of my work. This is certainly the most challenging work I have undertaken in my career, yet it never feels too daunting, I always have colleagues and managers to guide me should I drift of course. I cannot recommend Otta highly enough to anyone wanting to progress their career further.
Operations & Strategy
Challenging work
Jan 2022
Otta is solving real problems for real people. Having real frustrations with searching for a job in the past, it's motivating to come to work every day and try to fix those frustrations for other people. We're always thinking "candidate first" and focus on delivering value for the users of the platform
Software Engineering
Meaningful work
Jan 2022
I've been able supercharge my career since joining Otta. I've been trusted to take on responsibility and own things from day 1 which has been invaluable experience for me. It's really clear what's expected of me and what I can do to improve.
Software Engineering
Career progression
Jan 2022
At Otta everyone is really open and transparent when communicating. Whether that be where we're headed or what we're working on now, everyone is able to stay on the same page, with weekly team meetings, and all communication encouraged to be in public slack channels. Also I feel safe to voice my thoughts and to be heard and taken seriouslly
Software Engineering
Open and honest communication
Jan 2022
I love working for Otta because we are solving an issue faced by every jobseeker in the market. We are making a genuine impact on life-changing decisions for candidates and can see that in the feedback they leave. Launching a career in tech is something that should be accessible & enjoyable for everyone, and Otta is enabling that.
Sales & Account Management
Meaningful work
Oct 2021
Decision making at Otta is based on making a strong case vs. personalities. Deep consideration goes into each decision that is made. We also are happy to challenge each other if we disagree, and that is a core part of how we improve what we are doing for candidates. We give feedback which helps all of us to improve.
Sales & Account Management
Intelligent people
Oct 2021
The leadership team genuinely care about wellbeing and I feel very comfortable discussing difficult subjects with my manager. I feel that I can be open and will be supported if I discuss challenging things going on outside of work that are having an impact on me.
Sales & Account Management
Supportive management
Oct 2021
There are weekly product / engineering lunch and learns, with monthly ones for the wider business which present the opportunity to learn about different technologies or even areas of the business that you don't often touch. There is also a generous budget for personal development that can be spent on courses (among others) to help you expand your knowledge further!
Software Engineering
Opportunities to learn
Oct 2021
When I first joined Otta, I had little knowledge of the specific technologies used in our Tech stack, but the onboarding process was so well thought out and executed that by two weeks in I felt comfortable working on my own tickets, with the opportunity to ask questions if needed.
Software Engineering
Thoughtful onboarding
Oct 2021
I have never worked with a more hard working team that gets through the tickets as fast and at such a high standard as the engineers at Otta do! They're also always up for a chat to explain their thought process behind their method, or to break down how a particular technology works.
Software Engineering
Hard working team
Oct 2021
I joined Otta for a few reasons, but one of the biggest was the company's mission. At Otta, we want to give the power back to the candidate, which is a refreshing change of pace. What's even nicer is that everyone who works here truly believes in the mission, and that we have what it takes to succeed. Being surrounded by people who believe in your company as much as you do really helps to keep you energised!
Software Engineering
Inspiring mission
Oct 2021
While the work is challenging, what stands out for me the most is that the work we're doing is always meaningful. Coming from a variety of other careers and companies, that's something that was very important to me. It's imperative that the work I do has an impact and larger meaning to it-- which it does here at Otta. On top of that, if the meaning behind why we need to work on something isn't clear, everyone in the company is so transparent and communicative that it's easy to ask 'Why?'.
Software Engineering
Meaningful work
Oct 2021
Flexible working at Otta has been nothing short of a godsend for a number of reasons: I can run errands when I need to, I can work from home whenever I would like to, and I'll be able to see my family abroad for the first time in two years for an extended period of time because I'm able to work for a few weeks while I'm there! For me, this has been one of the best parts about working for Otta. I also struggle a bit with my mental health from time to time, and it's so nice to know that I can work from home whenever I need to or would like to, in order to accommodate that.
Software Engineering
Flexible working
Oct 2021
Otta is really seeking to disrupt the job search industry rather than just become an efficient cog in the job search machine. This is what drew me to the product in the first place, and now working here it is so evident that the candidate journey is at the front and centre of everything we do, and within every department's decision making. Having everyone pull in the same direction makes such a difference to the atmosphere within the company and also the trajectory of the business.
Sales & Account Management
Inspiring mission
Oct 2021
There's a real focus on making sure that people grow and develop both within their role, and also developing outside interests too. There's a £500 personal development budget to use on whatever will be most beneficial to you as an individual, and everyone in the business is encouraged to create 3-month missions to develop in your role, which is really useful when at earlier stages of your career.
Sales & Account Management
Opportunities to learn
Oct 2021
There's a wellness budget to spend on whatever you choose, but there are also more subtle touches that show that the business really cares about each individual rather than simply output. There are regular inclusive socials, a real emphasis on flexible working to suit you, and check-ins with the team at all seniority levels within the business.
Sales & Account Management
Focus on employee wellbeing
Oct 2021
You're encouraged to work across the stack with a range of new and interesting technologies (Elixir, Phoenix, ML, Typescript etc.)
Software Engineering
Challenging work
May 2021
Otta is committed to unearthing diverse talent in the product itself, as well as the engineering team and company as a whole. This takes time but is paying off now.
Software Engineering
People of all backgrounds are welcomed
May 2021
Rapid market growth underway and lots of exciting opportunities to do things at scale.
Software Engineering
Growing fast
May 2021
Great communication is one of my favourite highlights of working at Otta. There are weekly company meetings where everyone shares their findings, as well as 1-on-1s that serve as a reflective process to discuss how you've found the week and what could be improved. Furthermore, you have a monthly 1-on-1 where you have the space to ask any further questions about the company direction and more. I love that the discussions are transparent and thoughtful.
Software Engineering
Open and honest communication
Nov 2020
I was drawn to Otta by the enthusiasm and novel approach to job search - one that prioritises candidates. There is a lot of thought and meaningful work that goes on behind the scenes, from the tech decisions in building a candidate-focused platform, to dedicating hours to talking to candidates about finding a role that is meaningful to them and what other features they would like to see on the product. Additionally, reading the lovely emails coming in from candidates who are loving their new roles is both rewarding and motivating.
Software Engineering
Inspiring mission
Nov 2020
Otta knocks it out of the park when it comes to employee wellbeing. Everyone here is very understanding and supportive, you have weekly 1-on-1s to talk about anything that's on your mind, and decisions are made with employee wellbeing in mind. The team dinners and games are also a highlight, I've really enjoyed them! Furthermore, you get a handsome yearly budget to spend on anything wellbeing related of your choosing.
Software Engineering
Focus on employee wellbeing
Nov 2020
I'm constantly working across a range of really exciting and varied projects that are crucial to the ongoing success of the business. Whether it's developing our first sales strategy, or figuring out the best way to reach more candidates, I feel stretched and challenged in ways I haven't been in my career before.
Operations & Strategy
Challenging work
Nov 2020
Although I joined in the middle of a pandemic, I had a really enjoyable onboarding experience! Everyone was incredibly friendly and I had the opportunity to spend lots of 1-on-1 time with each member of the team during my first week. There were great resources to get me up to speed – and the founders spent a lot of time giving me detailed context for the business, which really helped to prepare me to hit the ground running.
Operations & Strategy
Thoughtful onboarding
Nov 2020
Data is at the heart of almost everything we do at Otta, whether it's deciding if a new feature has improved the candidate experience, or if our current sales messaging is hitting the spot with our customers. I really like the emphasis on making good, thoughtful and efficient decisions (there's lots of 80/20 thinking here!) informed by data – it helps me prioritise my day-to-day work and come up with better solutions to the challenges facing our company, and candidates at large.
Operations & Strategy
Data-driven decisions
Nov 2020