Staff Backend Engineer for AI Grocery Platform

Afresh

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 152,000 - 253,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Equity grants
401(k) with match
Remote-friendly/work from home
Professional development budget
Monthly wellbeing stipend

Job summary

Afresh aims to redefine grocery AI with backend-focused engineering to own the next-generation ordering product. The Staff Software Engineer will define architectural roadmaps and tackle challenging problems enabling business growth across store and distribution operations.

You will lead scalable backend initiatives, work closely with Designers, Product, and Account teams, and mentor junior engineers while embracing new tools in a fast-paced AI-driven environment.

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of software development experience.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced AI-native engineering organization that embraces new tools.
  • Proven ability to lead and drive projects through the entire development lifecycle with autonomy.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ready to mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's growth.
  • Curious about complex systems and the business domain beyond the team's scope.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, buildout, and deployment of scalable and robust APIs and backend systems, making architectural decisions that shape the platform.
  • Collaborate with Designers and Product Managers, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Partner with Product, Account Management, and engineering peers to serve client needs.
  • Grow a product used daily in thousands of grocery stores across the country.
  • Leverage best-in-class AI development tools and latest technologies to move faster and deliver high-quality software.

Skills

Backend development
APIs
System design
Leadership
Communication
Mentorship
AI tooling

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Afresh aims to redefine grocery AI with backend-focused engineering to own the next-generation ordering product. The Staff Software Engineer will define architectural roadmaps and tackle challenging problems enabling business growth across store and distribution operations.

You will lead scalable backend initiatives, work closely with Designers, Product, and Account teams, and mentor junior engineers while embracing new tools in a fast-paced AI-driven environment.

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