Staff Backend Engineer, Forward Deployed
•Foxglove· 7h
EngineeringFull-time$220k-240kAmericas
7h ago
Joinforage·10 months ago
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, we’re 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’re not just building payments infrastructure — we’re helping feed tens of thousands of families each day, and transforming grocery access for millions more. Watch our story and see why we do what we do.
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.
We're seeking a Product Engineer who thrives on building features that delight users while maintaining high technical standards. The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of hands-on experience crafting user-facing products, with expertise in modern web technologies, Python, and frameworks like Django. 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.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
4-8 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 Django
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
Collaborate with product leaders to implement company objectives
Contribute to innovation related to the team’s 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
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.
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 4 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[at]joinforage.com directly to get an update on your candidacy.
Integrity & Fairness: To maintain a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates, we require that interviews and exercises be completed without the use of AI-powered tools. We assess candidates based on their direct experience, judgment, and communication.
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. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited resumes sent to Forage.
Please note: Forage is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.