Backend Engineer

ATOMS Careers page; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 173,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

ATOMS Careers page is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and optimize systems crucial for applications. Responsibilities include architecting scalable systems, ensuring performance and security, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates are proficient in languages like Java or Go and familiar with cloud services like AWS.

This role is onsite in Mountain View, California, and offers a salary range of $137,000 to $173,750, plus benefits. Join us to impact the future of online food delivery!

Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend programming languages like Java or Go.
• Familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Ensure high system performance, reliability, and security.
• Mentor junior engineers or take on leadership roles.

Skills

Backend programming languages (Java, Go)

Relational/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

RESTful APIs and microservices understanding

Debugging and problem-solving skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Location & Work Arrangement

This role is based in our Mountain View 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.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $137,000 – $173,750 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, including 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
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Discretionary vacation days
• 8 paid holidays per year

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in ATOMS Careers page’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.