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Senior Software Engineer

Frontend

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Foodsmart

Foodsmart

201-500 employees

Personalized nutrition and meal planning platform

Food & Agriculture
Hardware
Social Impact
Biotechnology
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$130k - $180kAnnually

+ Bonus + Stock Options

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Babel
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
React.js
Software Testing
Git
Node.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
SQL
Docker
TypeScript
REST APIs
Webpack
Requirements
  • 5 years of proven experience in frontend development with JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React.js.
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles and strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
  • Understanding of responsive design, and experience with cross-browser compatibility and front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
  • Familiarity with code versioning tools, such as Git.
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and understanding of how to consume them.
  • Knowledge of database systems and SQL.
  • Exposure to Docker and working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to other members of the team and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain the Foodsmart web application.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement design into the code.
  • Define and maintain development practices including code reviews and unit testing to improve code quality and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with backend developers to design and implement APIs.
  • Work closely with the product team to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and translate those into a pragmatic and effective technical solution.
  • Debug and fix issues across multiple browsers.
  • Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and propose ways to apply them to the current and upcoming development.

Foodsmart offers a platform that helps individuals and families improve their nutrition and meal planning through dietary assessments and nutrition counseling from dietitians. Users receive personalized meal plans and can order healthy food directly to their homes via partnerships with delivery services like Instacart, Grubhub, and Walmart. What makes Foodsmart different is its combination of meal planning, nutrition advice, and food delivery in one service, catering especially to those with specific health conditions and families seeking healthier options. The company's goal is to empower users to eat better and achieve their health objectives through personalized nutrition and convenient food delivery.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$113.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

92%

2 year growth

170%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $200 million Series D funding from The Rise Fund will significantly boost Foodsmart's expansion and operational capabilities.
  • Foodsmart's partnerships with health plans and providers, including Medicaid and Medicare, expand its reach to over 2.2 million members, ensuring a broad and diverse user base.
  • The innovative 'Foodscripts' program allows healthcare providers to prescribe nutrition plans like medications, potentially revolutionizing patient care.

What critics are saying

  • The crowded health and wellness market requires Foodsmart to continuously innovate to maintain its competitive edge.
  • Legal challenges, such as the TCPA lawsuit, could result in financial and reputational damage.

What makes Foodsmart unique

  • Foodsmart uniquely integrates dietary assessments, nutrition counseling, and food delivery into a single platform, unlike competitors who typically focus on one aspect.
  • Their partnerships with major food delivery services like Instacart, Grubhub, and Walmart provide a seamless user experience that is hard to replicate.
  • The 'Foodsmart Bucks' rewards program incentivizes healthy eating by offering savings on groceries, adding a unique value proposition.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Unlimited PTO

Flexible working hours

Flexible working location

Paid health insurance

Monthly gym subsidies

Daily lunch allowances