Software Engineer I (Backend)

About The Opportunity
We’re all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 300,000 restaurants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!

Why Work For Us

Grubhub is a place where authentically fun culture meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. If you’re looking for a place that values strong relationships, embraces diverse ideas–all while having fun together–Grubhub is the place for you!

The Impact You Will Make:

• You’ll write performant and concise code to meet the defined standards here at GrubHub

• You'll work on optimization of resource utilization and code to improve latency, take more load, and reduce costs.

• Load and regression testing for the infrastructure efficiency and adaptability.

• Implement and test new pricing models while maintaining low latency of our endpoints

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong fundamentals in Computer Science

• Fundamentals of Java or other object-oriented languages

• Experience writing quality, maintainable code in Java or other object-oriented languages

• Knowledge of different testing techniques

• Understanding of distributed systems

• Knowledge of SQL/no SQL databases

• Understanding of different caching techniques

• A passion for resolving difficult scaling problems

And Of Course, Perks!

• Competitive Pay. You’ll receive a competitive base salary with eligibility for generous incentives, bonuses, commissions, or RSUs (role-specific).

• Learning and Career Growth. Your personal and professional development is a priority at Grubhub. We empower you to be a leader and grow your career through training, coaching, and mentorship opportunities.  

• MealPerks. Get meals on us! Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy and support local restaurants. 

• Fun. Every Grubhub office has an employee-led Culture Crew that connects people through fun, meaningful events and initiatives like Wellness Wednesdays, Slack competitions, and virtual happy hours!

Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage a workplace that is just as diverse as the customers we serve. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you’re applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to TalentAcquisition@grubhub.com and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.  

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