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Senior Software Engineer

otter
Mountain View, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026

Who we are 

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. 

 

What you’ll do

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 work across the entire customer journey. Our team is responsible for the customer onboarding, license and entitlements management while they are a customer and the offboarding process.  At the heart of the customer experience, we integrate with most internal systems and various external systems including our Sales and Support systems..

Core 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. 

 

What we’re looking for

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

Basic Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Java.
  • 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. 

Preferred Qualifications (for Senior Levels)

  • 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. 

 

Why join us 

  • 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 else you need to know 

This role is based in our Mountain View office location. 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 $176,000 – $242,000 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.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
  • Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
  • Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
  • Pet insurance discount.
  • 401(k).
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Time Off policies:
    • Discretionary vacation days
    • 8 paid holidays per year
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid Bereavement leave
    • Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

 

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others? 

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