HelloFresh · 3 days ago
[US HQ] Senior Software Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $148K/yrHelloFresh is a company focused on optimizing meal production and logistics. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and enhance their Python-based algorithmic engine and maintain backend services, contributing to the evolution of their planning technology platform.
B2CDelivery ServiceFood and BeverageFood DeliverySubscription Service
Responsibilities
Build, enhance, and co-own the Python-based algorithmic engine that drives automated planning, including deterministic logic and constraint-based components
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using FastAPI, ensuring scalable, reliable API interactions with our internal application
Work end-to-end across architecture, implementation, deployment, and operations within our modern technology ecosystem (EKS, RDS, S3, ElastiCache, Glue, etc.)
Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and planners to translate domain knowledge into robust, maintainable system logic
Contribute to the evolution of the platform toward event-driven patterns using technologies like Kafka
Support frontend needs for our internal React application, ensuring seamless integration between FE and BE layers
Improve reliability through automated testing, performance tuning, and thoughtful system design
Guide as well as learn through pairing, design discussions, and knowledge sharing to help strengthen collective ownership across a strong, team-first environment
Participate in shaping the future direction of an advanced system
Qualification
Required
Strong software engineering experience with a focus on backend development and Python as the primary language
Experience designing and building systems with complex business logic, including deterministic, constraint-based optimizers, and MIP solvers
Hands-on experience building production-grade APIs with FastAPI or similar modern frameworks
Solid knowledge and experience with relational databases and comfortable working with data across various data systems (PostgreSQL, Snowflake, S3)
Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging technologies
Working knowledge of cloud environments, containerization, and orchestration (AWS, Docker, Airflow)
Experience contributing to or designing scalable architecture for internal tools or operational platforms
Full-stack capability with React or another modern FE framework — enough to support and enhance application
Strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to working with engineers, analysts, planners, and product partners
Comfort working through ambiguity and contributing clarity through simple, pragmatic design choices
A mindset of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and improving the systems
Benefits
401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
Team bonus opportunities
Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
Company
HelloFresh
HelloFresh is a food subscription company that sends pre-portioned ingredients to users’ doorstep each week.
Founded in 2011
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$367.46MKey Investors
Baillie GiffordRocket InternetInsight Partners
2017-11-02IPO
2016-12-20Series G· $88.32M
2015-09-17Series F· $85.64M
Leadership Team
Dominik Richter
CEO and Founder
Sebastien Tron
Vice President, Growth Opportunities
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