Otter.ai
Senior Data Engineer
In the past, to be a successful restaurateur, you simply had to have a passion for food and a passion for people. To succeed as a digital restaurateur, you also need to have a passion for technology. We believe in the joy of serving others, and that's why we created Otter to help restaurateurs succeed in online food delivery. Restaurants around the world, both large and small, including Chick-fil-A, Ben & Jerry's, KFC, and Eataly trust our software to power their delivery business. We increase sales, reduce order issues, and decrease delivery headaches. The Software Engineer (Data Specialization) will be an integral member of the Otter Data Engineering team, responsible for: Own and model Otter's core datasets, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and reliability. Build and maintain data pipelines for both batch and streaming use cases. Develop and manage data tooling to support internal and external data needs. Monitor, alert, and resolve data operations issues while defining KPIs to track performance. Manage data configuration using software-like practices, enforce data contracts, and certify metrics and tables. What we're looking for: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Demonstrate proven experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or similar software engineering roles. Expertise in both batch processing and real-time streaming for data use cases. Write code proficiently in Python, Java, or Scala, and work confidently with SQL databases and modeling/orchestration tools (e.g., DBT, SQLMesh, Dagster, Metaflow). Work effectively with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Flink, Hadoop, Spark). Apply strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment while ensuring data security and governance. Why join us: Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030. Changing the restaurant industry: You'll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you'll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer's success. This role is based in our Seattle office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We're constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week. The base salary range for this role is $166,000 - $230,000. 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) Time Off policies 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) Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?
In the past, to be a successful restaurateur, you simply had to have a passion for food and a passion for people. To succeed as a digital restaurateur, you also need to have a passion for technology. We believe in the joy of serving others, and that's why we created Otter to help restaurateurs succeed in online food delivery. Restaurants around the world, both large and small, including Chick-fil-A, Ben & Jerry's, KFC, and Eataly trust our software to power their delivery business. We increase sales, reduce order issues, and decrease delivery headaches. The Software Engineer (Data Specialization) will be an integral member of the Otter Data Engineering team, responsible for: Own and model Otter's core datasets, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and reliability. Build and maintain data pipelines for both batch and streaming use cases. Develop and manage data tooling to support internal and external data needs. Monitor, alert, and resolve data operations issues while defining KPIs to track performance. Manage data configuration using software-like practices, enforce data contracts, and certify metrics and tables. What we're looking for: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Demonstrate proven experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or similar software engineering roles. Expertise in both batch processing and real-time streaming for data use cases. Write code proficiently in Python, Java, or Scala, and work confidently with SQL databases and modeling/orchestration tools (e.g., DBT, SQLMesh, Dagster, Metaflow). Work effectively with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Flink, Hadoop, Spark). Apply strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment while ensuring data security and governance. Why join us: Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030. Changing the restaurant industry: You'll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you'll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer's success. This role is based in our Seattle office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We're constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week. The base salary range for this role is $166,000 - $230,000. 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) Time Off policies 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) Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?