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HelloFresh

[US HQ] Senior Software Engineer

HelloFresh, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Role:

Senior Software Engineer

Location:

New York, NY, United States

The Fulfillment Planning Technology team builds and maintains the platform that powers how HelloFresh plans, sequences, and optimizes production across our operations. Our team has developed the next-generation internal application with a planning engine that now automates the end-to-end planning process – a system with deep impact on how millions of meals move through our network. As we continue evolving this system, extending its capabilities, and preparing for expansion, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong backend experience, a talent for turning complex logic into clean, reliable code.

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

Qualifications

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

You’ll get

Competitive hourly rate, 401(k) company match that vests immediately upon participation, and 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

New York Pay Range: $131,900—$148,400 USD

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Engineering and Information Technology — Consumer Services

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