City Storage Systems
Backend Engineer, City Storage Systems - Seattle
City Storage Systems, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Backend Engineer, City Storage Systems - Seattle
Seattle About Us At City Storage Systems, we're building Infrastructure for Better Food. We help restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery. Our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality and convenient for everyone. We're changing the game for restaurateurs, whether they’re entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant all the way through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains. Our engineering effort spans infrastructure, platforms, and product development, driving innovation and excellence. Whether optimizing systems, building tools for developers, or creating user-facing features, your work will have a direct impact on real-world problems. We are seeking Backend Engineers who are excited to contribute at all levels - whether you specialize in infrastructure, platform, or product-focused development. Check our tech blog to find out more about what we’re building. What You’ll Do
As a Backend Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and optimize systems that power mission-critical applications. Your role will adapt to your strengths and interests, with opportunities to focus on: Infrastructure : Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance systems to ensure operational reliability. Platform : Develop robust APIs and developer tools to improve team efficiency and scalability. Product : Engineer backend services that support customer-facing applications and deliver seamless user experiences. Core 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. What We’re Looking For
We value diversity of experience and are looking for individuals passionate about solving complex problems. Basic Qualifications : Proficiency in backend programming languages like
Java ,
Python,
Go , or
Node.js . 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 Qualifications (for Senior Levels) : 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. 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 work with a talented and diverse team that values innovation and learning. 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. 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. What else you need to know : 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
401(k)
Discretionary vacation days 8 paid holidays per year Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) Apply for this job
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Seattle About Us At City Storage Systems, we're building Infrastructure for Better Food. We help restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery. Our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality and convenient for everyone. We're changing the game for restaurateurs, whether they’re entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant all the way through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains. Our engineering effort spans infrastructure, platforms, and product development, driving innovation and excellence. Whether optimizing systems, building tools for developers, or creating user-facing features, your work will have a direct impact on real-world problems. We are seeking Backend Engineers who are excited to contribute at all levels - whether you specialize in infrastructure, platform, or product-focused development. Check our tech blog to find out more about what we’re building. What You’ll Do
As a Backend Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and optimize systems that power mission-critical applications. Your role will adapt to your strengths and interests, with opportunities to focus on: Infrastructure : Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance systems to ensure operational reliability. Platform : Develop robust APIs and developer tools to improve team efficiency and scalability. Product : Engineer backend services that support customer-facing applications and deliver seamless user experiences. Core 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. What We’re Looking For
We value diversity of experience and are looking for individuals passionate about solving complex problems. Basic Qualifications : Proficiency in backend programming languages like
Java ,
Python,
Go , or
Node.js . 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 Qualifications (for Senior Levels) : 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. 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 work with a talented and diverse team that values innovation and learning. 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. 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. What else you need to know : 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
401(k)
Discretionary vacation days 8 paid holidays per year Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment status? * Select... This position is on-site, are you willing to work 5 days from the office? * Select... How many years of professional experience do you have as a software engineer? * Select... What are the main programming languages and technologies you've worked with in your previous roles? * Which of the following areas are you most passionate about, and where do you feel you can contribute the most? * Select...
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