Picnic · 1 week ago
Staff Backend Engineer, Picnic - New York City
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$224K/yr - $284K/yr
10+ years expPicnic is reinventing lunch at work by partnering with top local restaurants to deliver high-quality meals. The Staff Backend Engineer will help architect and scale the company's real-time logistics and operations platforms, working closely with various teams to optimize backend systems.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Write high-quality, well-tested code in languages like Java and Go, and set a strong bar for engineering excellence
Lead and influence large backend initiatives across domains such as vehicle routing optimization, automation, scalability, and reliability
Own backend architecture and drive solutions to ambiguous, high-impact problems
Drive the development and scaling of core data stores and API layers as the business grows
Establish and promote best practices for building, testing, monitoring, and operating large-scale systems
Translate technical vision into quarterly roadmaps in collaboration with product and engineering leadership
Mentor and uplevel engineers through technical leadership, reviews, and hands-on collaboration
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software engineering
Strong experience architecting and delivering systems in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-team initiatives and drive architectural alignment
Deep understanding of backend system design, APIs, data stores, and distributed systems
Experience collaborating closely with frontend, mobile, product, data, and business partners
A hands-on engineer who sets a high bar for code quality, reliability, and operational excellence
Passion for product impact and building systems that directly support customers and operators
Preferred
Experience building or operating logistics, delivery, or real-time systems at scale
Background in fast-growing, high-execution technology companies
Familiarity with frontend and mobile tradeoffs and how backend decisions affect client performance
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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