[Remote] Staff Backend Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Afresh is an AI platform for grocery that helps grocers make smarter decisions and reduce food waste. The Staff Backend Engineer will own the development of a next-generation AI grocery ordering product, define its architectural roadmap, and lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend systems and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, buildout, and deployment of highly scalable and robust APIs and backend systems, making critical architectural decisions that shape our platform and product
• Work in a close-knit team with other engineers alongside dedicated Designer and Product Manager teammates
• Partner with Product, Account Management, and peer engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions that serve client needs
• Grow a product that’s used daily in thousands of grocery stores across the country
• Build with best-in-class AI development tools, with access to the latest technologies and passionate coworkers who help engineers move faster and deliver higher-quality software

Skills

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of software development experience
• Eagerness to thrive in a fast-paced, AI-native engineering organization that embraces new tools and continuously evolves how it builds software
• Proven ability to lead and drive projects through the entire development lifecycle, from conception to launch, with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to build alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Readiness to step into a mentorship role to guide junior engineers and contribute to the team's growth
• Being curious about complex systems, including a desire to understand our intricate business domain and dependencies outside the team's direct ownership
• Here at Afresh, many of our employees work remotely provided that they reside in one of the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MT, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, WA, UT, VA, WI

Benefits

• Meaningful early-stage equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with the majority of premiums covered by Afresh
• Dedicated mental health support and counseling services
• A 401(k) program with a generous company match
• A home office stipend
• "Coworking Wallets" for flexible workspace access
• An annual professional development budget
• Monthly stipends for "Betterment" (wellness/lifestyle) and telecommunications
• Flexible paid time off
• Full-time U.S. employees are eligible for these benefits

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