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Staff Engineer - Remote Eligible

Lead the development of scalable backend APIs for grocery deal platform
San Francisco, California, United States
Senior
2 days ago
Flashfood

Flashfood

A platform that partners with grocery stores to sell surplus food at discounted prices to reduce waste and save shoppers money.

Staff Engineer

Location: North America, remote

Flashfood is a marketplace app that connects grocery retailers with shoppers. Grocers post items nearing their best-before dates, like fresh produce, meat, and bakery goods, at discounted prices, helping them recover costs and attract new shoppers. Shoppers get great deals on quality groceries, making it easier to eat well affordably. By keeping good food out of landfills and on dinner tables, Flashfood helps both retailers and consumers save money while reducing food waste.

Role overview: We're seeking an experienced hands-on Staff Engineer to join our team. You are a passionate developer with deep technical skills, and you're comfortable working across multiple technologies in a fast paced environment. You are a problem solver with a positive attitude and a growth mindset and you're excited about having a big impact. You also love to have fun with your team and help them grow too.

What you will do:

  • Lead design and implementation of complex features and system improvements.
  • Collaborate with tech leads and across teams to align architecture and technical strategy.
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code and perform thoughtful code reviews.
  • Mentor engineers through pairing, design discussions, and feedback.
  • Champion best practices for performance, reliability, and scalability, and strike the right balance between technical excellence, delivery speed, and product value.
  • Stay close to product goals — helping balance technical decisions with business impact.

What you bring:

  • 7+ years experience, with recent hands-on development.
  • Strong backend/API and cloud skills; proficiency with relational & NoSQL data stores.
  • Experience with CI/CD, containers/Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Experience on technologies such as Node.js, React Native, Kotlin, and Swift.
  • (Knowing Compose Multiplatform and Kotlin Multiplatform will be an asset)
  • Clear communication, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • 100% remote (with the possibility of occasional travel as needed)

Flashfood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Staff Engineer - Remote Eligible
San Francisco, California, United States
Engineering
About Flashfood
A platform that partners with grocery stores to sell surplus food at discounted prices to reduce waste and save shoppers money.