Staff Software Engineer Data - DC Tech Lead

About the role

Afresh is an AI platform focused on reducing food waste in the grocery industry. We've grown significantly since our inception, serving over 10% of the U.S. grocery market and preventing over 200 million pounds of food waste annually. We are seeking a Staff Data Engineer to join our DC Solutions team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust ETLs using PySpark and DBT to process large-scale customer datasets.
• Build tools and frameworks to streamline data integrations and improve scalability.
• Define the technical vision for DC data architecture and mentor engineers.
• Partner with product, engineering, and applied science teams to deliver data solutions addressing real-world challenges in customer data quality and product feature requirements.

Requirements

• Significant experience designing and maintaining ETLs that process large-scale datasets.
• Proficiency with Python, PySpark, SQL, and experience working on platforms/tools like Databricks, Snowflake, or DBT.
• 2+ years experience in a technical lead role (e.g. Tech Lead or Engineering Manager).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with ambiguous or incomplete requirements to deliver concrete, impactful solutions.
• Experience working directly with complex, unclean datasets and finding innovative ways to process and analyze them.
• A knack for identifying areas where tooling or automation can simplify workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Excellent communication skills—able to explain ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Focus on practical outcomes—balancing technical rigor with the need to get things done.
• Proactivity, kindness, candor, and humility are core values at Afresh.

Skills

• Python
• PySpark
• SQL
• Databricks
• Snowflake
• DBT

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, and counseling services.
• Competitive Base Salary, Meaningful Equity, and 401(k) Program with Company Match.
• Flexible & Modern Workspace: Home office stipend and Coworking Wallets for workspace access.
• Growth-Obsessed Culture: Professional development budget and continuous learning opportunities.
• Holistic Monthly Stipends: Betterment and telecommunications for wellness and lifestyle.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.

Pay

$168K - $273K + meaningful early-stage equity + benefits

Schedule

Full-time remote position available in 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.