Software Engineer (Back End)

Wonder Group, INC; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and 401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Discounted meals

Job summary

Wonder Group, INC is seeking a Software Engineer to join our backend team in Boston to build the 'brains' of our Infinite Kitchen robotics platform. You will work with Elixir and the Phoenix framework to orchestrate orders, real-time events, and the integration between cloud services and on-site robotics.

The role emphasizes reliability, low latency, and data integrity as you collaborate with frontend, robotics, and QA engineers; 2+ years experience and a strong background in PostgreSQL and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Elixir and the Phoenix framework (or equivalent functional languages).
• Experience with PostgreSQL and database design.
• Strong understanding of real-time communication (WebSockets, Phoenix Channels) and event-driven architecture.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the Kitchen: Develop the Elixir applications that manage order processing, store pacing algorithms, and real-time event handling.
• Bridge Cloud and Hardware: Build and maintain robust APIs and WebSocket protocols to communicate between cloud event streams and on-site robotics applications.
• Data Integrity & Performance: Manage and optimize Postgres databases to ensure every order is tracked accurately and processed with minimal latency.
• Feature Innovation: Design and implement complex business logic, including order prioritization, B2B features, and store-level resource management.
• Operational Excellence: Participate in the on-call rotation, a standard responsibility for all Infinite Kitchen engineering roles.

Skills

Elixir & Phoenix

Real-time systems

REST/GraphQL APIs

Problem solving

Tools

PostgreSQL

WebSockets

Phoenix Channels

Job description

Within Wonder, the Robotics team (Spyce) is a core pillar of our innovation strategy. We build the automation solutions that help make Wonder’s 'no-compromise' promise possible at scale. Our mission is to use robotics to enable incredible variety and culinary authenticity. By reimagining the kitchen environment, we improve the daily experience of our team members and ensure every customer receives a perfect meal, every time.

About The Opportunity

The Infinite Kitchen is the heart of Wonder’s automation future. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our backend team to build and maintain the "brains" of our automated restaurants. In this role, you will focus on the mission-critical applications that orchestrate the lifecycle of a customer order and systems that manage a fleet of connected robotic systems across the country. You will work primarily with Elixir and the Phoenix framework to build real-time distributed systems that bridge the gap between our cloud infrastructure and on-premise robotics. You will collaborate closely with frontend, robotics, and QA engineers to ship features that directly impact how we feed thousands of customers.

The Impact You Will Make

• Orchestrate the Kitchen: Develop the Elixir applications that manage order processing, store pacing algorithms, and real-time event handling.
• Produce High Quality Software: We are proud of the phenomenal uptime we have on our Infinite Kitchens. The ideal candidate for this role will champion reliability on the Infinite Kitchen product line.
• Bridge Cloud and Hardware: Build and maintain robust APIs and WebSocket protocols to communicate between cloud event streams and on-site Python-based robotics applications.
• Data Integrity & Performance: Manage and optimize Postgres databases to ensure every order is tracked accurately and processed with minimal latency.
• Feature Innovation: Design and implement complex business logic, including order prioritization, B2B features, and store-level resource management.
• Operational Excellence: Participate in the on-call rotation, a standard responsibility for all Infinite Kitchen engineering roles.

What You Bring to the Table

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Elixir and the Phoenix framework (or significant experience in other functional languages with a desire to master Elixir).
• Experience with PostgreSQL and database design.
• Strong understanding of real-time communication (WebSockets, Phoenix Channels) and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with building and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving and a passion for building reliable, real-world systems.

As a matter of company policy, Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.

This role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA. Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.

Massachusetts: $139,500 - $151,000 per year. Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Benefits

• a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k).
• a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• company paid short and long term disability coverage.
• paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees.
• paid vacation for non-exempt employees.
• paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave.
• discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands.

Eligibility, effective dates, and available plan options vary by employment classification and location.

To learn more about benefits for this role, visit our Careers page here.

A Final Note

At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know. We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.

Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving without compromise. With options including dine-in, delivery, pickup, and meal kits, Wonder makes every mealtime effortless. Through the Wonder app, customers can combine hundreds of dishes from exclusive, chef-developed concepts in a single order so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Wonder’s portfolio of brands includes meal- kit pioneer Blue Apron, leading online food marketplaces Grubhub and Seamless, and Emmy®-winning media company Tastemade. Together, we're united by a single mission: to make great food more accessible. There has never been a more exciting time to join our world-class team. We’ve brought together people who are changing the way the world eats — with grit, optimism, care, and a little bit of salt, and pepper. And we're just getting started.