Senior Backend Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help architect and scale Picnic’s real-time food ordering and operations platforms. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys ambiguity, thrives in complex systems, and is excited to iterate and improve real-world operations.

What you’ll do

• 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

What we’re looking for

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Why join us

• Massive market opportunity: Online food delivery continues to grow rapidly, creating room for durable, category-defining companies
• Real impact: You’ll help reshape how restaurants succeed in delivery while improving everyday experiences for thousands of workers
• Ownership and influence: Customer ordering experience is the face to Picnic’s operations
• Strong engineering culture: You’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers and leaders who care deeply about craft, impact, and growth

What else you need to know

• This role is based in our Mountain View office. We believe the best ideas emerge from close collaboration, especially when building new products and redefining how an industry works. As a result, Picnic requires in-office five days a week for all non-field roles.
• 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 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

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