Software Engineer

Panda Restaurant Group
Rosemead, California, United StatesFull-time$86,000–$121,000Posted Aug 28, 2026

About the role

Summary Of Job Description

The Software Engineer is responsible for assisting with the implementation of applications or software, ensuring functionality, performance, and security. This position works with databases, APIs, and server-side programming languages to help build robust and scalable systems that support user interfaces

Job Responsibilities

Assists with designing and developing applications, including writing code for applications, building and overseeing databases, and designing and implementing APIs that applications can use to interact with the Users

Helps ensure application scalability and performance to optimize the application for high traffic and data volumes, ensuring it can handle millions of users and requests without performance degradation.

Contributes to implementing IS policies, standards, practices, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent information processing operations and to safeguard information resources. Collaborates with IS disciplines to ensure services meet company standards.

Helps address performance bottlenecks, optimize app loading times, and implement efficient caching strategies to enhance user experience.

Works on specific production services, helping ensure that they meet the agreed customer requirements for functionality, support, and service levels.

Acquires knowledge of developments in service areas and helps incorporate new developments into the service areas.

Works with peers, business partners, offshore development, and vendors to help build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships.

How We Reward You

Hybrid remote schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity*

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *

On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic

Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships

Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*

Continuous education assistance and scholarships*

Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*

Bereavement leave*

Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your Background & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field required

3+ years of professional experience developing scale services which will be used by millions of users, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment

Experience with programming languages such as C#, Java, and Python

Proven ability to lead and mentor junior developers

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.

Obtaining a valid Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P2H: $86,000 - $121,000 / Annual

Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong Since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with designing and developing applications, including writing code for applications, building and overseeing databases, and designing and implementing APIs.
  • Helps ensure application scalability and performance to optimize the application for high traffic and data volumes.
  • Contributes to implementing IS policies, standards, practices, and security measures.
  • Helps address performance bottlenecks, optimize app loading times, and implement efficient caching strategies.
  • Works on specific production services, ensuring they meet customer requirements for functionality, support, and service levels.
  • Acquires knowledge of developments in service areas and helps incorporate new developments.
  • Works with peers, business partners, offshore development, and vendors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field required
  • 3+ years of professional experience developing scale services
  • Experience with programming languages such as C#, Java, and Python
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor junior developers
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote schedule
  • 401K with company match
  • Yearly bonus opportunity
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
  • Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
  • Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays
  • Continuous education assistance and scholarships
  • Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
  • Bereavement leave

Skills mentioned

C#JavaPythonBackend DevelopmentDatabase DesignREST APIsSystem DesignPerformance OptimizationDistributed SystemsApplication Security

About Panda Restaurant Group

Panda Restaurant Group is the global leader in Asian dining and includes Panda Express, Panda Inn, and more. Founded in 1973 by Andrew and Peggy Cherng, we are a family-owned business with close to 2,800 restaurants worldwide. Our mission is to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.

Restaurants10,001+ employeesRosemead, California