Backend Software Engineer, Otter - Mountain View

Otter • Mountain View, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! 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.
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
• Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees