Software Engineer I

About BentoBox & Our Mission 

The BentoBox Marketing and Commerce Platform delivers a seamless guest experience dedicated to accelerating growth and helping restaurants thrive. BentoBox empowers modern restaurants to build their online presence, diversify revenue, engage with diners, and increase operational efficiency. To do so, the platform includes products such as websites, ordering (online ordering, pre-order & catering, gift cards, merchandise, tickets), events management, and marketing tools. 

Over 8,000 restaurant concepts worldwide rely on BentoBox as their digital front door. BentoBox is trusted and loved by hospitality groups such as José Andrés’s ThinkFoodGroup and Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group and independent restaurants including Emmy Squared, Suerte, and The Meatball Shop. In November 2021, Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology that enables 200,000 restaurants to deliver differentiating experiences, acquired BentoBox. The acquisition will allow BentoBox to support more restaurants than ever before.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an entry-level Software Engineer to help build the world’s best digital operations platform for restaurants. Our current technology stack consists mostly of Django / Python, and React, but we are always looking to use the tools that are most appropriate for the task at hand.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with designers, product managers, and other engineers to implement new features on our platform
• Contribute clean, clear, high-quality production code
• Contribute unit and integration tests for new and existing features
• Uphold BentoBox’s core mission, vision, and values

Experience We’re Looking For:

• 0-1+ years of experience writing production code
• Backend experience with an OOP or functional programming language
• A good understanding of Python
• Strong desire to learn and grow technical and business skills
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Bootcamp, or equivalent experience

Nice to Haves

• A good understanding of Django, including it’s ORM
• Some experience with React JS
• Comfortable querying data from an API, transforming data, and pushing to another API
• Experience working with or building microservices

Perks of Joining Us:

We’re building a hybrid workforce, all or most of our roles can be worked remotely, regardless of location, unless specified. 

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefit plans to suit your unique needs 
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Generous time off programs including paid parental leave
• Holistic wellness program
• Employee resource groups
• Professional development, growth and support
• Opportunity to work with a passionate team making a positive impact on the hospitality community

Important Information on BentoBox’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

In order to protect our community, BentoBox requires all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated before their start date. Proof of vaccination will be a condition to hiring. BentoBox complies with all applicable laws regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.

BentoBox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.