Otter Match
Backend Engineer
Mountain View, CA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$137k-$174kDetected 13 days ago
JavaGoBackend DevelopmentCode ReviewNoSQLPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisAWSGCPCloud PlatformsDockerCI/CDDevOpsRESTLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- We believe in the joy of serving others, and that's why we created Otter - to help restaurateurs succeed in online food delivery.
- Restaurants around the world, both large and small, including Chick-fil-A, Ben & Jerry's, KFC, and Eataly trust our software to power their delivery business.
- We increase sales, reduce order issues, and decrease delivery headaches.
Responsibilities
- As a Backend Engineer, you'll design, implement, and optimize systems that power mission-critical applications. Your role will adapt to your strengths and interests, with opportunities to focus on:
- Infrastructure: Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance systems to ensure operational reliability.
- Platform: Develop robust APIs and developer tools to improve team efficiency and scalability.
- Product: Engineer backend services that support customer-facing applications and deliver seamless user experiences.
- Architect and implement scalable backend systems and APIs.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality standards.
- As a Backend Engineer, you'll design, implement, and optimize systems that power mission-critical applications.
- Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance systems to ensure operational reliability.
Requirements
- Proficiency in backend programming languages like Java or Go.
- Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Leadership experience in team projects or mentoring roles.
- In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
Nice to have
- (for Senior Levels)
Compensation
- The base salary range for this role is $137,000 - $173,750 per year.
- 8 paid holidays per year
Benefits
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package.
- You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
- Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
- Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Time Off policies:
- Discretionary vacation days
- Paid Bereavement leave
Company info
- In the past, to be a successful restaurateur, you simply had to have a passion for food and a passion for people - but to succeed as a digital restaurateur you also need to have a passion for technology.
- What We're Looking For
- Changing the restaurant industry: You'll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
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