Staff Engineer - Backend at Wonder

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Technology, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 5-8+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Proven experience in implementing high-quality systems
  • Deep proficiency with one or more modern programming languages: Java, Scala, Kotlin, C#, C++, etc
  • Deep proficiency with both relational and document databases: MySQL, Postgres, CosmosDB, MongoDB, etc
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for creating clean, well-documented, and easily maintainable code
  • Passion for achieving operational excellence in the development lifecycle
  • Passion for robust integration and unit tests that support confident deployment of complex feature and system changes
  • Strong opinions on CI/CD and how application teams work within the platform
  • Passion for understanding every aspect of systems, particularly through the collection of telemetry data
  • (Bonus) Strong working knowledge of Java

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with operations researchers, product managers, product designers, and other engineers to design and build transformative systems including kitchen sequencing and kitchen display system
  • Leading technical projects from planning through execution and delivery
  • Collaborating with Operations Researchers and Product Managers to translate advanced optimization algorithms into robust, scalable, and production ready code
  • Enhance our KDS simulator, transforming it into a standalone, modular tool for offline research and "what-if" analysis
  • Develop and maintain data infrastructure for real-time and historical data inputs, including lab or data, appliance capacity, and line build times, to feed our sequencing algorithms
  • Design and implement robust monitoring, alerting, and telemetry systems to ensure the operational excellence of our sequencing services
  • Designing and maintaining distributed systems comprised of both synchronous and asynchronous services, as well as data infrastructure with varied consistency guarantees and performance characteristics
  • Working with public cloud infrastructure such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Working with modern orchestration and containerization products such as Kubernetes, Docker, etc

Skills

Backend Engineering
System Design
Kitchen Sequencing
Operational Analytics
Kitchen Display System

Wonder

Curated multi-restaurant meal delivery service

About Wonder

This company excels in the food delivery industry by offering a distinctive approach that allows customers to enjoy a curated selection of meals from top chefs and restaurants, all through a single delivery. Its commitment to enhancing dining convenience through advanced on-site cooking technology and efficient delivery systems positions it as a leader in its sector. Working here, one would be part of a team that values streamlined service delivery and culinary excellence, making it an attractive employer for those passionate about food technology and customer satisfaction.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$1,507.7MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Design, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package
Equity and 401K matching
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Uber Eats and DoorDash could impact Wonder's market share.
Integration challenges from Grubhub acquisition may affect service quality and efficiency.
Rising fuel costs could increase operational expenses for Wonder's truck-based model.

Differentiation

Wonder operates truck-based restaurants, ensuring fresh, on-site food preparation.
Wonder's acquisition of Grubhub expands its market presence and delivery capabilities.
Partnerships with local farms enhance food quality and appeal to health-conscious consumers.

Upsides

Wonder raised $950M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Integration of AI for route optimization can reduce costs and improve delivery times.
The trend of ghost kitchens allows Wonder to expand menu offerings without physical space.

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