Software Engineer I

Grubhub • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 3d ago

Hey! We’re Grubhub

We’re all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 355,000 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, commission 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!
Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Relief Fund and donating $1 million to the Equal Justice Initiative in 2020.