Senior Backend Engineer (Python)
Bestow$145,000 - $160,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food, Wellness, E-commerce, BiotechnologyIndustries
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a remote position?
Yes, Hungryroot is a distributed team across 28+ U.S. states with a remote-first culture that emphasizes collaboration, team-building, and flexibility, including regular virtual team events and an annual company retreat.
What experience level is required for this role?
The position requires 5+ years of commercial experience.
What does the company culture look like?
Hungryroot has a remote-first culture with a distributed team across 28+ U.S. states, emphasizing collaboration, team-building, flexibility, strong ownership, accountability, regular virtual team events, and an annual company retreat.
What are the key responsibilities of this senior backend engineer role?
Responsibilities include owning critical aspects of engineering infrastructure, driving technical discussions, working with leads on complex projects, contributing to feature development, raising code quality standards, and participating in interviews.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates have 5+ years of experience, can independently execute projects, mentor others, debate constructively with evidence, drive technical design for APIs and infrastructure, and contribute to code quality and hiring.
Hungryroot
Online meal kit and grocery delivery service
About Hungryroot
Hungryroot provides a service that merges meal kits with grocery delivery, making it easier for busy individuals and families to prepare meals without the hassle of planning or shopping. Customers can choose from a variety of meal options, including dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based dishes, tailored to their dietary preferences. By taking a quiz on the website, users receive personalized meal recommendations that align with their eating habits and goals. The subscription model allows customers to receive deliveries starting at $65, with the flexibility to skip weeks or cancel anytime. Hungryroot stands out in the online food delivery market by focusing on healthy, easy-to-prepare meals and offering a unique combination of meal kits and grocery items, catering specifically to health-conscious consumers.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$76.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Risks
A class action lawsuit could harm Hungryroot's reputation and finances.
HelloFresh's strong marketing may overshadow Hungryroot's market presence.
New leadership may lead to strategic shifts misaligned with brand identity.
Differentiation
Hungryroot uses AI to offer personalized grocery and meal kit services.
The company combines meal kits with grocery delivery for added convenience.
Hungryroot offers a variety of dietary options, including plant-based and gluten-free meals.
Upsides
Hungryroot's SmartCart(TM) AI tool enhances personalized shopping experiences.
Partnerships with brands like Actual Veggies expand product offerings.
The rise in plant-based diets boosts demand for Hungryroot's offerings.
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