Senior Backend Engineer - New York, NY at Blackbird Labs

New York, New York, United States

Blackbird Labs Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience building and deploying backend APIs
  • Strong proficiency in Kotlin or another statically typed JVM language
  • Deep experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs using domain-driven design principles
  • Solid understanding of SQL databases, including schema design and performance tuning
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality user experiences
  • Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment
  • Experience mentoring engineers and contributing positively to team culture
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, design, and other stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain core backend APIs
  • Collaborate with product, design, and engineering peers to deliver features aligned with business goals
  • Contribute to system architecture and implement scalable, robust solutions
  • Uphold and promote backend best practices, with a focus on code quality, testing, and performance
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture
  • Participate in product and design discussions, offering backend perspectives on implementation and feasibility

Skills

Blackbird Labs

About Blackbird Labs

Cupertino, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$34MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, BiotechnologyIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options

Risks

Competition from established platforms like OpenTable and Yelp.
Potential regulatory scrutiny over blockchain use in hospitality.
Volatility of cryptocurrency markets could impact financial stability.

Differentiation

Founded by Resy and Eater co-founder, offering industry expertise.
Focuses on web3 technology for unique restaurant loyalty solutions.
Targets personalized dining experiences with tailored loyalty programs.

Upsides

Increased blockchain adoption in hospitality benefits Blackbird's platform.
Rise of digital wallets aligns with Blackbird's tech-driven solutions.
Growing consumer interest in personalized dining experiences supports Blackbird's offerings.

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