Afresh, the AI platform for grocery, began by tackling the most complex problem in the industry: fresh, and has evolved into the core AI platform for grocers.

By leveraging proprietary AI designed for high-volatility environments, we empower partners like Albertsons, Meijer, and Wakefern to drive smarter decisions across their entire enterprise.

Following record-breaking 70% revenue growth in 2025, we have scaled to 6 enterprise-grade solutions, with solutions live in over 10% of the U.S. grocery market. Our platform now orchestrates billions of decisions from the store floor to the distribution center and prevented over 200 million pounds of food waste last year alone.

If you're looking for a role where your work directly translates into massive scale and social good, and you want to be part of the team that defines how the world eats, there is no better time to join us.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Distribution Center (DC) Solutions team, you will be responsible for building out our suite of products to reduce food waste and maximize freshness in the grocery supply chain. We apply advanced machine learning techniques and a modern, streamlined user experience to help our users save time and optimize critical decisions about forecasting, ordering, inventory management, vendors, and transportation.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with your engineering teammates to build and ship high-quality applications and services, spanning the web front-end, API, and data layers.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and our users to build rich and engaging user experiences.
Participate in and provide meaningful feedback about major design choices.
Build out our analytics and monitoring/observability to understand our system behavior and make informed decisions.
Ensure the quality of our software via automated tests
Design and build APIs and solutions that are reusable and extensible.
Work alongside machine learning specialists to drive new feature development.

What Makes You a Great Fit

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
4+ years experience with full-stack web development, including web front-end and API development
Experience building usable, performant React apps
Strong understanding of API development and good API design
Collaborative attitude while also being highly self-directed
Proven track record of shipping high-quality apps and services
System-level problem solving and excitement to tackle hard problems
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, startup environment
Required skills: TypeScript (or Javascript), React

Nice to Have

Python, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Databricks, DBT, Terraform/OpenTofu, Azure, pair programming, test-driven development

The following represents attributes our ideal candidate possesses. We encourage all highly qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not fulfill all the listed criteria.

This position is not eligible for company sponsorship.

Salary Range in Canada (CAD): $136,897- $205,215

Why You’ll Love Working at Afresh
At Afresh, our mission to eliminate food waste starts with investing in our people. We provide a comprehensive support system designed to help you do your best work while maintaining a healthy, balanced life.

Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with the majority of premiums covered by Afresh. We also provide dedicated mental health support and counseling services.
Invested in Your Future: Competitive base salary, meaningful equity (U.S. employees), and a 401(k) program with a generous company match.
Flexible & Modern Workspace: Whether you work from home or a local office, we support your setup with a home office stipend and "Coworking Wallets" for flexible workspace access.
Growth-Obsessed Culture: We believe in continuous learning. Every employee receives an annual professional development budget to master new skills and grow their career at Afresh.
Holistic Monthly Stipends: Beyond your paycheck, we provide monthly stipends for "Betterment" (wellness/lifestyle) and telecommunications to ensure you have what you need to thrive.
Time to Recharge: Flexible paid time off to take the time you need to recharge.

*Full-time U.S. employees are eligible for these benefits

About Afresh

Founded in 2017, Afresh is using AI to tackle the #1 solution to curb climate change: reducing food waste. By building AI specifically for the intricacies of grocery—from the fresh perimeter to the center store—we help grocers minimize waste and maximize sales.

Afresh sits at an incredible intersection of positive social impact, rocket ship financial growth, and cutting-edge technology. Our best-in-class AI research has been published in top journals, including ICML, and our investors include Al Gore’s Just Climate, former Whole Foods Market CEO Walter Robb, and Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors.

Grocery is the past, present, and future of our food system – the waste we create today will impact our planet for years to come. Join us as we continue to build a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive team that embodies our company’s values of proactivity, kindness, candor, and humility.

Afresh provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Here at Afresh, many of our employees work remotely provided that they reside in one of the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MT, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, WA, UT, VA, WI.

Senior Software Engineer, Full-stack (Distribution Center)