Staff Backend Engineer

* Join the Scanner Team as a Staff Software Engineer, backend-focused, to own the development of our next-generation, flagship AI grocery ordering product * This is a pivotal role where you’ll define the architectural roadmap for our next-generation systems and tackle challenging engineering problems that directly enable business expansion * Lead the design, buildout, and deployment of highly scalable and robust APIs and backend systems, making critical architectural decisions that shape our platform and product * Work in a close-knit team with other engineers alongside dedicated Designer and Product Manager teammates * Partner with Product, Account Management, and peer engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions that serve client needs * Grow a product that’s used daily in thousands of grocery stores across the country * Build with best-in-class AI development tools, with access to the latest technologies and passionate coworkers who help engineers move faster and deliver higher-quality software Benefits -------- * Comprehensive health plans * Generous parental leave * Equity packages * 401k matching * Flexible vacation policy * Professional development program * Work from home stipend * BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience * Proven ability to lead and drive projects through the entire development lifecycle, from conception to launch, with a high degree of autonomy * Being curious about complex systems, including a desire to understand our intricate business domain and dependencies outside the team’s direct ownership * Readiness to step into a mentorship role to guide junior engineers and contribute to the team’s growth * 8+ years of software development experience * Strong communication skills and a proven ability to build alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders * Eagerness to thrive in a fast-paced, AI-native engineering organization that embraces new tools and continuously evolves how it builds software