Forage
Software Engineer - Consumer Team New York, CA (Hybrid)
Forage, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Forage is building the modern payments stack that powers inclusive commerce. Our technology enables grocers, delivery platforms, and point-of-sale systems to seamlessly accept EBT payments both online and in-store. Beyond infrastructure, were helping SNAP EBT shoppers stretch their grocery budgets every week, making healthy food more affordable and accessible to the 42 million Americans on food assistance.
Backed by leading fintech investors, Forage is a fast-growing startup with a clear vision and real-world impact, feeding tens of thousands of families daily. Our team is made up of kind, driven individuals who take ownership, move quickly, and collaborate closely. We value humility, curiosity, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
We function as a hybrid organization, actively hiring across North America. While we embrace remote work, we prioritize candidates who can frequently contribute from our San Francisco or New York offices.
You could work anywhere so why Forage?
Build tech that matters.
Play a direct role in putting food on the tables of millions of families, and help make grocery access more equitable through better payments infrastructure. Join a rocket ship with purpose.
Weve grown revenue 100x in two years, with the capital, traction, and runway to keep going all while staying mission-first. Work with exceptional people.
Collaborate daily with Foragers from companies like Stripe, Instacart, Google, Affirm, Uber, and beyond a tight-knit team with deep experience and low ego. Disrupt a massive market.
Help modernize a $100B+ system and shape the future of inclusive commerce as we scale toward a $1B+ business. Accelerate your career.
Thrive in a talent-dense environment backed by top investors in fintech (like Nyca, PayPal Ventures, and more), where ownership and growth are the norm. What we are looking for:
We're seeking a Product Engineer who thrives on building features that delight users while maintaining high technical standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on experience crafting user-facing products, with expertise in modern web technologies, Python, and frameworks like Flask. You understand how to balance technical trade-offs with customer needs with a focus on backend development. Beyond coding, we value engineers who can effectively partner with product managers and designers to shape features from concept to launch. You should have experience leading medium-scale projects and a track record of breaking down complex product requirements into clear technical specifications. We're looking for someone who enjoys the full product development lifecycle - from user research and prototyping to implementation and iteration. Communication is essential in this product engineering role, as you'll collaborate closely with our product and design teams to understand user needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions. You should be comfortable giving and receiving feedback during product reviews and design critiques, while also being able to clearly explain technical constraints and opportunities. A passion for great user experience and a natural curiosity about how your code impacts real users will help you thrive in this position. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience 3-5 years of experience in product engineering backend roles Strong understanding of cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and their services. Proficient in scripting and automation using languages, ideally Python Experience with web frameworks like Flask and ideally used Alembic previously Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team Excellent communication skills to collaborate with development teams and advocate for infrastructure needs Experience leading medium-scale projects involving another engineer Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners like product managers and solutions engineering Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with product leaders to implement company objectives Contribute to innovation related to the teams mission of quality and scalability Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on product engineering best practices Serve on the on-call rotation to support high availability goals Our Offer:
Your base salary would fall within the bands below. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of your offer is
not
included in these numbers and represents a significant part of your total compensation. Compensation: $125k-$160k USD base + equity + benefits Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on our society. 100% of Medical, Dental and Vision premium coverage for yourself and dependents. Enjoy regular team lunches at our
San Francisco
and
New York offices , fostering collaboration and connection over great food. A fun and caring environment that prioritizes transparency, growth, and ownership. A talented, diverse, high-achieving, and humble team with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at our headquarters in San Francisco, California. Individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We aim to review every application within 3 business days of submission and provide feedback on each of your interviews within 2 business days of completion. If you don't hear from us, please reach out to your recruiter or careers@joinforage.com directly to get an update on your candidacy. Max, our AI recruiter, may reach out with follow-up questions. Please note:
We are not engaging with third-party recruiters or agencies for this role. We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting us regarding recruitment services. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Forage? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Forages Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
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Build tech that matters.
Play a direct role in putting food on the tables of millions of families, and help make grocery access more equitable through better payments infrastructure. Join a rocket ship with purpose.
Weve grown revenue 100x in two years, with the capital, traction, and runway to keep going all while staying mission-first. Work with exceptional people.
Collaborate daily with Foragers from companies like Stripe, Instacart, Google, Affirm, Uber, and beyond a tight-knit team with deep experience and low ego. Disrupt a massive market.
Help modernize a $100B+ system and shape the future of inclusive commerce as we scale toward a $1B+ business. Accelerate your career.
Thrive in a talent-dense environment backed by top investors in fintech (like Nyca, PayPal Ventures, and more), where ownership and growth are the norm. What we are looking for:
We're seeking a Product Engineer who thrives on building features that delight users while maintaining high technical standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on experience crafting user-facing products, with expertise in modern web technologies, Python, and frameworks like Flask. You understand how to balance technical trade-offs with customer needs with a focus on backend development. Beyond coding, we value engineers who can effectively partner with product managers and designers to shape features from concept to launch. You should have experience leading medium-scale projects and a track record of breaking down complex product requirements into clear technical specifications. We're looking for someone who enjoys the full product development lifecycle - from user research and prototyping to implementation and iteration. Communication is essential in this product engineering role, as you'll collaborate closely with our product and design teams to understand user needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions. You should be comfortable giving and receiving feedback during product reviews and design critiques, while also being able to clearly explain technical constraints and opportunities. A passion for great user experience and a natural curiosity about how your code impacts real users will help you thrive in this position. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience 3-5 years of experience in product engineering backend roles Strong understanding of cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and their services. Proficient in scripting and automation using languages, ideally Python Experience with web frameworks like Flask and ideally used Alembic previously Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team Excellent communication skills to collaborate with development teams and advocate for infrastructure needs Experience leading medium-scale projects involving another engineer Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners like product managers and solutions engineering Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with product leaders to implement company objectives Contribute to innovation related to the teams mission of quality and scalability Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on product engineering best practices Serve on the on-call rotation to support high availability goals Our Offer:
Your base salary would fall within the bands below. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of your offer is
not
included in these numbers and represents a significant part of your total compensation. Compensation: $125k-$160k USD base + equity + benefits Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on our society. 100% of Medical, Dental and Vision premium coverage for yourself and dependents. Enjoy regular team lunches at our
San Francisco
and
New York offices , fostering collaboration and connection over great food. A fun and caring environment that prioritizes transparency, growth, and ownership. A talented, diverse, high-achieving, and humble team with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at our headquarters in San Francisco, California. Individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We aim to review every application within 3 business days of submission and provide feedback on each of your interviews within 2 business days of completion. If you don't hear from us, please reach out to your recruiter or careers@joinforage.com directly to get an update on your candidacy. Max, our AI recruiter, may reach out with follow-up questions. Please note:
We are not engaging with third-party recruiters or agencies for this role. We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting us regarding recruitment services. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Forage? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Preferred First Name Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Explain your experience working on Consumer products * Do you reside within North America (Mexico, United States, or Canada)? * Select... Will you now or in the future require work sponsorship, including visa transfers, renewals or new sponsorships? * Select... Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Forages Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select...
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