Backend Software Engineer, Otter - Los Angeles

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. 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.

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.
• →Ensure high system performance, reliability, and security.
• →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.
• →Mentor junior engineers or take on leadership roles, depending on your seniority. 

We value the diversity of experience and are looking for individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems.

• 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.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. 

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to large-scale data processing or event-driven architectures.
• Leadership experience in team projects or mentoring roles. 

This role is based in our Los Angeles office. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $167,000 - $230,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

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.

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