Staff Software Engineer

Wonder; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401K

Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Wonder is searching for a Staff Engineer in New York City to build the 'brain' of our supply chain system. The ideal candidate will work with Senior Engineers to develop algorithms that transform sales forecasts into automated ordering plans.

Qualified applicants should have 5–8+ years of software engineering experience, a relevant master's or PhD, and expertise in languages like Java, Kotlin, or Python.

We offer a competitive salary, equity, benefits, and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering or systems modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to model complex physical supply chain problems.
• Proven track record of deploying, scaling, and maintaining optimization solutions.

Responsibilities

• Write production-level code for operation research models.
• Build and maintain simulation frameworks.
• Manage technical logic for configurations including tracking and schedules.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Python

SQL

Software development lifecycle

Systems modeling

Discrete-event simulation

Stochastic simulations

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field

Job description

Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.

Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.

Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.

Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.

About The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Staff Engineer to join our team in building the 'brain' of Wonder’s supply chain system. You will work closely with Senior Software Engineers to develop the logic that translates sales forecasts into automated ordering plans for our distribution centers, fulfillment centers, production facilities and vendor orders. Our team works with stakeholders from all over the company to solve complicated problems with cutting‑edge technology. This role is perfect for someone who loves the intersection of clean, production‑ready code and complex mathematical modeling. You will help us simulate real‑world constraints such as lead times and procurement strategies to ensure our high‑density restaurants are always stocked and ready to serve.

The Impact You Will Make

• Develop & Implement: Write production‑level code to deploy operation research models and algorithms that drive cross network fulfillment.
• Simulation Modeling: Build and maintain simulation frameworks to stress‑test procurement strategies against real‑world uncertainty
• System Configuration: Manage the technical logic for complex configurations including multi‑location availability, on‑order tracking, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate on Architecture: Work under the guidance of Senior Software Engineers to ensure all models are performant, scalable, and integrated into the core platform.
• Data Translation: Partner with Product and Analytics to define data requirements, ensuring our models use the most accurate and "clean" signals from the supply chain.
• Iterative Development: Follow a 'simple first' approach, delivering practical code that balances mathematical complexity with system reliability.
• Engineered for Resilience: Design and implement highly available planning logic that maintains high uptime and data consistency, ensuring that DC and vendor ordering systems are mission‑critical and failure‑tolerant.
• Performance at Scale: Optimize algorithm execution and data retrieval patterns to ensure the planning engine remains performant as we scale the number of locations, configurations, and sales volume.

What You Bring To The Table

• 5–8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering or systems modeling
• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Math, or a related quantitative field
• Demonstrated ability to model complex physical supply chain problems and iteratively build production‑ready solutions
• Mastery of Java, Kotlin, Python, or other related languages and SQL is required. Professional experience with at least one statically‑typed, compiled language to ensure compatibility with high‑performance backend systems is preferred.
• Proven track record of deploying, scaling, and maintaining optimization or simulation solutions in a production environment with high uptime requirements
• Experience building discrete‑event or stochastic simulations to stress‑test supply chain logic against real‑world uncertainty
• Strong grasp of modern software development lifecycles, including CI/CD, unit testing/integration testing, and version control (Git)
• Ability to work under the guidance of Senior Engineering and Product leadership to translate complex business KPIs (cost, fill rate, waste) into technical solutions
• Specific experience in e‑commerce, food tech, or retail distribution centers (understanding "picking" logic and "vendor lead times")

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.

We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.

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.