Picnic · 5 hours ago
Senior Backend Engineer, Picnic - Mountain View, CA
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$176K/yr - $242K/yrPicnic is a company focused on reinventing meals at work by partnering with local restaurants to deliver high-quality lunches to companies. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help architect and scale their real-time food ordering and operations platforms, working closely with various teams to ensure the reliability and scalability of backend systems.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Write high-quality, well-tested code in languages like Java and Go, set a strong bar for engineering excellence, and manage and sustain a full software lifecycle
Lead backend initiatives ensuring scalability and reliability across domains such as food ordering, payments, discounts, and loyalty
Drive the development with a strong focus on reliability-by-design, observability, and testability
Design scalable databases, analyze data using SQL
Mentor and uplevel engineers through technical leadership, reviews, and hands-on collaboration
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in backend programming languages Java and Go
Experience 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
A high-performance, hands-on engineer who sets a high bar for code quality, reliability, and operational excellence
Deep understanding of backend system design, APIs, data stores, concurrency, and distributed systems
Experience collaborating closely with frontend, mobile, product, data, and business partners
Passion for product impact and building systems that directly support customers and operators
Preferred
Experience building web or mobile applications. Familiarity with frontend and mobile tradeoffs and how backend decisions affect client performance
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Track record of improving developer productivity through tooling, patterns, or process improvements
Benefits
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)
Discretionary vacation days
8 paid holidays per year
Paid sick time
Paid Bereavement leave
Paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Company
Picnic
Picnic is a food delivery platform designed specifically for office meals.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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