# Senior Backend Engineer at Otter

- Company: Otter
- What the company does: Otter matches parents who need care with trusted sitters in their community, on-demand. Backed by Sequoia and a16z.
- Company website: https://withotter.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $167K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/otter/jobs/8362925002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/otter-senior-backend-engineer-2/

## About the role

This role is based in our Seattle office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week. The base salary range for this role is $167,000 - $230,000 per year.

## What they're looking for

- We value the diversity of experience and are looking for individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems
- Proficiency in Java
- Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

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