Senior Backend Engineer
Otter · Seattle, WA
$167,000–$230,000from the description
Jun 30, 2026
Seattle, WA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A backend engineering role focused on building and optimizing server-side systems for a restaurant delivery software platform. The immediate team is developing an inventory purchasing product aimed at reducing costs for restaurant operators. The work involves Java-based development across microservices, cloud infrastructure, and relational or NoSQL databases, and suits engineers comfortable with distributed systems and RESTful API design.
Mid level · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 4,600 people in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 3,450–6,000
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
What the occupation pays Median $170,959 (middle half $135,720–$216,519). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (4)
The title is simply 'Backend Engineer' with no level modifier, so advertised seniority is Unspecified. The requirements are relatively lightweight (no years demanded, no advanced scope), pointing to a Mid-level role.
The database requirement is framed as 'relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)' — these are listed as examples of a single requirement, so PostgreSQL is the primary skill with MongoDB and Redis as named alternatives.
Distributed systems understanding is listed as a requirement but names no specific technology or tool, so it is not emitted as a discrete skill.
Equity awards and an annual performance bonus are mentioned as additional compensation components beyond the stated base salary range.
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