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https://www.xiangyi.li/resumes/notion/Xiangyi_Li.pdf

Dear Notion Team,

I wasn’t actively looking for new opportunities until I saw the job postings at Notion earlier today. Notion is a product I use daily and am particularly passionate about. I started using Notion before template sharing was a feature, driven by my keen interest in note-taking software, transitioning from Evernote. Ivan Zhao's story and vision of "inventing paper for the internet" have been significant inspirations for me. Currently, I work at Tesla as a software engineer, but the opportunity to join Notion excites me deeply and means a lot more to me.

I believe I can contribute effectively to the Notion team for the following reasons:

• Full-Stack Development Expertise: At Tesla and Dolby, I have honed my skills in full-stack development, contributing at a high level and building world-class software. My experience spans across various technologies, including AWS, Node.js, WebSockets, TypeScript, React, and PostgreSQL, aligning well with Notion’s tech stack.
• Passion for Monetization and Growth: I have a keen interest in product monetization strategies and have worked on projects that involve optimizing user experiences and driving business growth. At Kimi.ai, as a founding engineer, I was deeply involved in creating and optimizing product features that directly contributed to our monetization strategy.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: My experience includes implementing A/B testing and using data analysis to inform product decisions. I enjoy experimenting with new ideas, analyzing results, and iterating to achieve the best possible outcomes. For example, I have conducted extensive A/B tests to optimize user engagement and conversion rates, leading to significant improvements in our key metrics.
• Collaborative Team Player: I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy working closely with product managers, designers, and data scientists. My strong communication skills and ability to understand different perspectives have been key in driving successful collaborations. I am excited about the prospect of joining an energetic and creative group at Notion.

For the Software Engineer, Monetization Experience role, my background in full-stack development and passion for enhancing user experiences align well with the responsibilities and requirements. I am excited about the opportunity to shape and improve the Notion product, leveraging my technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities to drive monetization strategies that deliver value to users worldwide.

Thank you for considering my application. I seldom use the term "dream job," but working at Notion truly embodies this for me. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your team and would love to discuss this opportunity further.

Best regards,

Xiangyi Li