Backend Engineer - Los Angeles, CA

Picnic is reinventing meals at work, partnering with local restaurants to deliver lunches to companies ranging from 20 to over 10,000 employees. We aim to provide high‑quality, individually packaged meals at zero fee or tip, creating a joyful experience for employees, teams, and organizations while supporting a sustainable model for restaurants. About the role We’re looking for a 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. You’ll collaborate with frontend, mobile, product, and operations teams to design, build, and scale backend systems that support web and mobile surfaces. What you’ll do Write high‑quality, well‑tested code in Java and Go, setting a high bar for engineering excellence and managing the full software lifecycle. Lead backend initiatives, ensuring scalability and reliability across domains such as food ordering, payments, discounts, and loyalty. Drive development with a strong focus on reliability‑by‑design, observability, and testability. Design scalable databases and analyze data using SQL. Mentor and uplift engineers through technical leadership, code reviews, and hands‑on collaboration. What we’re looking for Proficiency in backend programming languages like Java and Go. Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. High performance, hands‑on engineering with a focus on code quality, reliability, and operational excellence. Deep understanding of backend system design, APIs, data stores, concurrency, and distributed systems. Collaborative experience with frontend, mobile, product, data, and business partners. Passion for product impact and building systems that directly support customers and operators. 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 of Picnic’s operations. Strong engineering culture: Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and leaders who care deeply about craft, impact, and growth. This role is based in our Los Angeles, CA office. Picnic requires in‑office presence five days a week for all non‑field roles. Base salary range: $145,000 – $188,250 per year. Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. 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 Pet insurance discount 401(k) Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) Discretionary vacation days 8 paid holidays per year Paid sick time Paid Bereavement leave Paid Parental Leave Benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others? LI-Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Company