Backend Software Engineer

At Philz, we're all about Bettering Days; and as a Backend Software Engineer , you'll play a key role in making that happen as part of a collaborative engineering team focused on building thoughtful, scalable solutions that power both our digital experiences and our thriving retail business. While your primary focus will be developing and maintaining integrations between internal systems and external partners, you'll also have opportunities to contribute across our broader tech stack. You'll write in Python, Ruby, and PHP, and bring strong database and data architecture skills to the table. If you're excited to blend engineering craft with a mission-driven company, we'd love to connect with you.

This role is remote, giving you the flexibility to work from home while staying closely connected to where the action happens - our stores. To make the most of that connection, you'll need to be based in either the San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles . Being in our market means you'll have the chance to see the impact of your work firsthand and stay close to our operations and culture that Betters People's Day.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Development

• Design, build, and test backend services and system integrations that support our mobile and ecommerce platforms
• Write and maintain high-quality, production-ready code that is reliable and scalable
• Translate product and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable technical solutions
• Own the architecture and upkeep of our databases and data models, ensuring performance and integrity
• Explore emerging technologies and build proof-of-concept projects to evaluate new tools and frameworks

Team Collaboration & Workflow

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A reasonable estimate of the starting annual base salary for this role is $145,000 to $155,000. Please note that the base salary will vary based on qualifications, previous experience, and work location.

When you join our team, we better your days through our benefits and support programs - we offer our team members medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid basic life insurance, optional family life insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, mental health support, holiday pay, Vacation & Sick Time, Team Member discounts, freebie drinks and discounted beans, fun Philz swag, opportunities for growth and advancement, and more!

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