Staff Software Engineer (Backend-Focused) - Next-Generation AI Grocery Ordering Product
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Join the Scanner Team as a Staff Software Engineer, backend-focused, to own the development of our next-generation, flagship AI grocery ordering product. This is a pivotal role where you’ll define the architectural roadmap for our next-generation systems and tackle challenging engineering problems that directly enable business expansion.
What You’ll Do
- 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.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 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.
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Afresh
View Company ProfileAfresh (operating at afresh.com) is an AI-powered platform engineered for modern grocery retail, specializing in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Fenner, Erica Hanson, Matt Schwartz, and Volodymyr Kuleshov, and headquartered in Oakland, California, Afresh tackles critical challenges in the fresh food supply chain—where waste, stockouts, and inefficiencies erode profitability. Under the hood, its proprietary AI leverages real-time data from stores and distribution centers to predict demand, reduce food waste by up to 30%, and improve in-stock rates. This allows grocers of all sizes to make data-driven decisions about purchasing, production, and shelf placement, ultimately driving stronger margins and fresher food for customers. Backed by $148 million in total funding, including a $34 million Series C round, Afresh has attracted investors focused on AI-driven retail innovation.
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