Picnic · 6 days ago
Staff Backend Engineer, Picnic - New York City
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffPicnic is reinventing the way employees experience lunch at work by partnering with local restaurants to provide high-quality meals. As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize systems for mission-critical applications, focusing on infrastructure, platform, and product development.
Computer Software
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
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in backend programming languages like Java, 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
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
Benefits
Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement across engineering tracks, from individual contributors to leadership roles.
Exciting Projects: Contribute to products and systems used by millions worldwide.
Company
Picnic
Picnic is a food delivery platform designed specifically for office meals.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase