Description
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 currently remote and must be based within the Greater Los Angeles area. Our teams will return to a hybrid office environment in late 2026.
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
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers in an Agile environment to solve business challenges through thoughtful backend solutions
- Contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to ensure team efficiency and clarity of priorities
- Help the team prioritize engineering efforts that deliver the greatest business impact
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 5+ years of experience in PHP and Laravel - required
- 5+ years of experience in Python, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails
- Deep understanding of RESTful architecture and API design principles
- Proficient with Git and established git workflows
- Proficient in SQL with experience across multiple database systems, including PostgreSQL
- Experience developing in test-driven environments using PHP and Ruby
- Experience with ecommerce systems and related technical workflows
- Experience working within Scrum or Agile development teams
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including Google Cloud and AWS
- Hands-on experience using Docker in development environments
- Proficient in using Jira or equivalent project management tools
- Experience with React Native
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Visual acuity
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to others
- Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Bending, Reaching, Pulling, Pushing, Extending arms/hands occasionally during shift
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Exerting up to 10-20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
**Compensation & Benefits
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!
Philz maintains a policy regarding the employment of relatives and individuals with close personal relationships. Candidates with family members or close personal relationships currently employed by Philz may be subject to additional review to ensure there are no conflicts of interest, supervisory relationship concerns, or impacts on team performance and morale.
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