CloudKitchens

Senior/Staff FullStack Software Engineer - Austin

Austin, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, Biotechnology, Food Delivery, Restaurant TechnologyIndustries

Software Engineer

Position Overview

Otter is seeking a passionate and tech-savvy Software Engineer to join our data-driven development team. You will play an integral role in evolving our cutting-edge internal tools, contributing to a growing market that is set to reach at least $500 billion by 2030 in the US alone. This role is ideal for someone who loves the joy of serving others and wants to help restaurants succeed in online food delivery.

About Otter

In the past, to be a successful restaurateur, you simply had to have a passion for food and a passion for people - but 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.

What You'll Do

As a Software Engineer at Otter, your responsibilities will include:

  • Data-Driven Development: Contribute to a data-centric development team and engage in strategic planning for various internal tools.
  • Agile Methodologies: Implement and test software using agile methodologies.
  • Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with a collaborative team to enhance and support technology.
  • Code Contribution: Write, debug, maintain, and test code for diverse projects.
  • Architectural Design: Design scalable systems with a focus on architecture.
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Actively participate in and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation within the team and supporting CloudKitchens’ technological advancements.
  • Full-Stack Development: Develop and maintain both the frontend and backend components of our applications.

What the Team Focuses On

Otter offers a wide range of software and hardware solutions for restaurants. Some examples include unifying all orders across platforms (Uber Eats, Doordash etc), QR code ordering, POS, Kiosk, printers etc. The wide range of products brings an interesting set of complexity in terms of discovery and set up. You will be a part of the Otter Engineering team focused on building products for our internal ops users across sales, onboarding, customer success and external customers as they go through the experience of discovering, purchasing, onboarding and upselling onto different products that Otter has to offer. We are a full stack team of frontend and backend engineers, designers and a PM on a mission to offer the best experience for our customers to discover and onboard onto Otter product suite.

What We're Looking For

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Systems or Networks Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience:
    • 6+ years of domain experience in the specified role.
    • 6+ years of industry software engineering experience developing and shipping beautiful applications using language(s) such as JavaScript or TypeScript for front-end development and Java/Go for back-end development.
  • Individual Contribution: A track record of significant contributions in previous roles, showcasing your ability to make a meaningful impact.
  • Architecture Skills: Strong ability to design and create long-lasting architecture from scratch and evolve existing systems.
  • Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills.

Why Join Us

  • Growing Market: You’ll be focused on an $80 billion market that’s projected to reach at least $500 billion by 2030 in the US alone.
  • 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.

Location

This role is based in our Seattle office location. We believe that people do their best work when they are together.

Employment Type

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Salary

  • [Salary not specified]

Location Type

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Skills

Full-Stack Development
Data-Driven Development
Agile Methodologies
Software Architecture
System Design
Scalability
Testing
Debugging
Code Maintenance
Continuous Improvement
Innovation

CloudKitchens

Provides shared kitchen spaces for delivery-only restaurants

About CloudKitchens

CloudKitchens provides shared kitchen spaces specifically designed for delivery-only restaurants. These kitchens are fully equipped and allow restaurant operators to focus on food quality and employee satisfaction while alleviating the challenges of financing, construction, and maintenance. Clients, including national chains and local restaurants, can quickly open new kitchens, test various food concepts, and optimize delivery operations with minimal risk. The company charges rent for kitchen use and offers additional services, including proprietary technology that streamlines order management. CloudKitchens aims to support restaurant growth in the expanding food delivery market by providing a comprehensive solution that minimizes investment and maximizes efficiency.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$1,215.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus

Risks

CloudKitchens faces lawsuits for discrimination and labor violations, affecting reputation.
Underutilized facilities and staff layoffs indicate potential operational inefficiencies.
Shift away from virtual kitchens by major brands could impact CloudKitchens' model.

Differentiation

CloudKitchens offers fully equipped shared kitchens for delivery-only restaurants.
The company provides proprietary technology for managing delivery orders efficiently.
CloudKitchens allows testing multiple food concepts from a single kitchen.

Upsides

CloudKitchens received significant investment from Microsoft, indicating confidence in its model.
Expansion into Sacramento and Houston shows growth potential in new markets.
Increased consumer interest in ghost kitchens due to desire to avoid social interaction.

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