What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Software Engineer, Menu position at Otter?
Who We Are
Great restaurateurs have always needed passion—for food, for people, and for creating memorable experiences. Today, thriving as a
digital
restaurateur also means having a passion for technology.
At Otter, we believe in the joy of serving others, and we're on a mission to help restaurants succeed in online food delivery. Thousands of restaurants around the world—from beloved local spots to global brands like Chick-fil-A, Ben & Jerry's, KFC, and Eataly—trust Otter to power their delivery business. Our platform helps them increase sales, reduce order errors, and eliminate the chaos of managing delivery operations.
What You'll Do
Our
Menu Platform
(featured on our tech blog) is the central hub for comprehensive menu management. It streamlines operations, enhances customer experience, and provides a single source of truth for menus across:
- Online delivery channels (DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub etc)
- Point-of-sale (POS) systems (Square, Toast, Clover, NCR etc)
Key capabilities include real-time menu updates, channel-specific availability, pricing and tax configuration, ingredients and SKU management, bundling and promotions, A/B testing, and automated syncing between POS and delivery channels. With
99.99% platform availability
and
150,000 restaurants
, our platform is a critical infrastructure for restaurants worldwide.
As a
backend-focused Software Engineer
, you will help advance this high-scale, high-impact platform. You will:
- Build data-driven features that power dynamic menu operations.
- Contribute to planning and strategy for tools and internal platforms.
- Design, implement, and test backend services using agile practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and support teams.
- Write, debug, and maintain high-quality code across multiple projects.
- Architect scalable systems capable of supporting large, distributed workloads.
- Improve platform reliability, performance, and developer experience.
- Champion innovation and continuously explore new technologies and approaches.
What We're Looking For
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Experience: years of professional software engineering experience.
Technical Mastery:
Strong background in building scalable, reliable, distributed systems
- Proficiency in Java and modern backend development practices
Experience maintaining large-scale, high-traffic applications
Architectural Skills: Ability to design new systems from scratch and evolve existing architectures.
- Impact Orientation: Demonstrated track record of meaningful, high-quality contributions.
- Communication: Clear communicator capable of partnering with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why Join Us
- A massive, accelerating industry: In the US alone, online food delivery has grown 10× in the past five years—from $10B to $100B—and is projected to reach $500B–$1T by 2030.
- Real-world impact: Help restaurants—local favorites and global brands alike—thrive in the digital era.
- A collaborative environment: Work with experienced peers in an environment focused on learning, growth, and cross-team partnership.
What Else You Should Know
This role is
onsite at our Mountain View office
. Our work is highly collaborative—we build new products, iterate quickly, and consistently reimagine an industry that's rapidly evolving. Working together, in person, helps us move fast, stay aligned, and do our best work.
Salary : $10 - $100