Staff Software Engineer, Backend

The Team & Role 

SevenRooms is hiring a remote Staff Software Engineer with a backend focus. We’re looking for a strong developer who is excited to engineer highly performant, mission-critical systems that are designed for agile development and rapid scaling. You will partner with other engineers, product managers and designers who are dedicated to engineering real solutions that empower SevenRooms for growth. You will be joining a team of 70+ engineering professionals and will report directly to one of our awesome Engineering Leaders.

The 7R Technology organization is committed to building products that help restaurants create magical experiences every day. We are a small, but rapidly growing team of engineers, scientists and builders who are on a mission to fundamentally transform the hospitality industry. Our engineers are guided by the following core values that help us stay connected and shipping often: Ownership, Customer Obsession, Collaborate & Be Transparent, Measure & Monitor, Be Creative, and finally Be Yourself.

What You’ll Do

• Engineering: Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software with a strong focus on customer-facing features. Become an expert in a system-level view of the SevenRooms architecture. Own and implement major features and architectural changes alongside other engineers. Be a role model and mentor to other engineers; assist in technical design reviews
• Product Focus: Be the technical owner of features, from design to implementation to ongoing support
• Project Management: Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, code quality and deliverables; Participate in occasional on-call duties to keep software systems up and running

Who You Are

• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Willingness and desire to work in Python, Rust, and Kotlin; prior experience is preferred but not required
• Strong architectural vision and judgment
• Knowledge of evolving best practices and advocate for them
• Experience with:
  • Migrating from monolith to decoupled architecture
  • Scaling engineering teams
  • Mentoring junior developers
• Experience developing web applications at scale
• Significant experience with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

What We Offer

• A fresh start: SevenRooms offers the unique opportunity for eligible new hires to participate in our Fresh Start Program, where the company provides the option to curate your own meaningful experience, to reset and refresh. Whether you want to prioritize self-care and rest, connect with loved ones, or treat yourself to something new – the choice is up to you and our team is ready to help make that happen.
• Equitable compensation: Our compensation packages are based on competitive external market data. At SevenRooms, you can expect to be paid well for your contributions towards transforming the hospitality industry. We also offer equity for all employees as part of our commitment to everyone being an owner and working together to build an outstanding company.
• Comprehensive benefits package: SevenRooms provides access to private medical coverage, life insurance, and income protection.
• Employee programs: Through our Roomie’s Choice program, all employees at SevenRooms receive a monthly stipend to spend however they see fit. You will also receive unique milestone awards throughout your journey with SevenRooms, including swag, experiences, and trips to celebrate specific years of tenure.
• Learning and professional development: Your manager will partner with you on establishing quarterly objectives that not only benefit the company but aid in your overall career development and advancement. SevenRooms also provides financial support for continuing education, certifications, or participation in external training programs as part of many reimbursement options available through Roomie’s Choice.