Staff Backend Engineer

Afresh, the AI platform for grocery, began by tackling the most complex problem in the industry: fresh, and has evolved into the core AI platform for grocers. By leveraging proprietary AI designed for high-volatility environments, we empower partners like Albertsons, Meijer, and Wakefern to drive smarter decisions across their entire enterprise. Following record-breaking 70% revenue growth in 2025, we have scaled to 6 enterprise-grade solutions, with solutions live in over 10% of the U.S. grocery market. Our platform now orchestrates billions of decisions from the store floor to the distribution center and prevented over 200 million pounds of food waste last year alone. If you’re looking for a role where your work directly translates into massive scale and social good, and you want to be part of the team that defines how the world eats, there is no better time to join us. About the Role 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. Salary Range in US: $168k