Sr Backend Engineer - Supply Chain

Farmer’s Fridge is on a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. We serve healthy, handcrafted meals and snacks from our growing network of 1700+ Smart Fridges (software-enabled vending machines). We are striving to change the food system from the ground up - one Fridge at a time.

We are a team that cares - about the business, the impact our product makes, and each other. We are data-driven, innovative, and quick to move on a good idea. We are looking for people who want to collaborate in an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture and have a passion to succeed.

About the Role: As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Supply Chain Tech team , you will play a key role in building and evolving the internal software platforms that power Farmer’s Fridge operations — including logistics, inventory management, fulfillment, and field operations. This role offers the opportunity to work across the stack using modern technologies, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to high-impact projects that drive real-world results.

We are looking for an experienced engineer who enjoys both building new features and improving existing systems, takes pride in writing quality code, and helps grow the team’s collective skills and practices.

In a typical week, the Senior Backend Stack Engineer will:

• Develop and maintain backend services for logistics and operations.
• Accelerate delivery with AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude) through prompt engineering and automated testing.
• Add observability (metrics, logs, traces), production alerts, and runbooks; participate in on-call with a focus on incident prevention.
• Conduct code reviews, contribute to architectural design, and perform hands-on debugging.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, business stakeholders, and menu teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Help the menu development team by tasting new recipes!

We’re looking for someone with:

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience building API-driven systems and services.
• Strong skills in one or more backend languages (Python, Java, Go) and modern frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; GCP/Azure also relevant) and containerized deployments (Docker; ECS/EKS or similar).
• Proficiency with databases (e.g., Postgres/MySQL) and at least one NoSQL store (e.g., DynamoDB/Redis), including schema design and performance optimization
• Demonstrated expertise in AI-assisted development (Cursor, Copilot, Claude) covering prompt engineering, code generation, testing, and tool evaluation.
• Proven mentorship and thoughtful code review abilities.
• Clear communication, collaboration skills, and a passion for accessible healthy food.

AI-Enhanced Development Culture:

Our Supply Chain Tech team embraces AI-augmented development, leveraging tools like Cursor, Copilot, and Claude to accelerate coding, testing, and innovation. We’re looking for someone excited to contribute to our evolving AI workflows, share best practices, and help standardize approaches across the team. You'll be instrumental in mentoring teammates and advancing our team’s collective capabilities in AI-assisted software development.

Our Technology Evolution:

Farmer's Fridge is transforming how software is built - adopting AI to improve delivery speed, code quality, and developer productivity. Join us as we pioneer the future of food technology development.

How We Measure Success:

• Increased delivery velocity via effective AI utilization.
• Consistent high-quality code under accelerated timelines.
• Growth in team AI proficiency and collaborative knowledge sharing.
• Continuous innovation in AI-assisted problem-solving.

How We Measure Success:

• Increased delivery velocity via effective AI utilization.
• Consistent high-quality code under accelerated timelines.
• Growth in team AI proficiency and collaborative knowledge sharing.
• Continuous innovation in AI-assisted problem-solving.

The base salary range for this role is $145,000 to $155,000 . The base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for company performance-based bonuses and equity.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package , including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans available)
• 401(k) with immediate employer match vesting
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits at Farmer's Fridge:

In This Together - We stay connected, whether in person or virtually. We encourage business transparency through monthly town hall meetings and weekly financial updates. We set out to make the best product on the market, and we believe we’ve done it. We value your input in the new menu creation process. From regular tasting panels, where employees provide new menu feedback.

Happier Workdays - Each day at work should fill you with joy. We're a fun and passionate group, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Bring your unique self to work, dress comfortably, and always feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. We encourage curiosity; there's no hierarchy here when we're all swapping ideas.

Never run on empty - Daily Farmer's Fridge meal and office snacks are just some of the offerings to make sure you aren't distracted by a growling stomach. Recharge with our paid sabbatical program after five years of service.

Innovate & Elevate - We're all teachers and learners. You'll grow and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You can also impact your bottom line by participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting.

Farmer’s Fridge Diversity Statement:

"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farmer’s Fridge, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.”

Farmer’s Fridge is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including hiring, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. View our disclosures related to External Agencies and Applicants below: