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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.\nIf 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.\nAbout the Role\nJoin the Ordering Pod as a Senior Software Engineer to own the development of our high-revenue, flagship AI ordering product. 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In the spirit of that, you actively participate in team ceremonies, swarm with engineers and perform that doing timely and constructive code reviews.\nNice to Have\nYou have worked in with an Agile software delivery cycle before.\nYou have leveraged modern AI-powered tools to accelerate development and enhance your workflow\nYou have experience in Typescript and cloud technologies in general and Azure specifically.\nWe encourage all highly-qualified candidates to apply, even if they don’t meet every listed qualification.\nWe encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.\nSalary Range in US: $156k - 210k + meaningful early-stage equity + benefits\nWhy You’ll Love Working at Afresh\nAt Afresh, our mission to eliminate food waste starts with investing in our people. 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