Full-Time
Product Developer
Consumables
Posted on 10/6/2025
BARK
501-1,000 employees
Subscription-based dog toys and treats service
Compensation Overview
$80k - $100k/yr
Columbus, OH, USA + 1 more
More locations: New York, NY, USA
Remote
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- Minimum 5-7 years experience in product development or R&D in the pet food industry, injection molding experience preferred.
- Experience in managing projects throughout the whole product development R&D process from prototyping, production, QA to logistics, and fulfillment.
- Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry.
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers, material vendors, and new technologies.
- B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Safety, Engineering or related field.
- Ability to manage multiple cross functional stakeholders.
- Fantastic communicator.
- MUST LOVE DOGS.
- Commitment to Artificial Intelligence and openness to learning; experience using AI tools is highly valued.
- Define, develop, plan, and manage R&D projects and product development initiatives.
- Partner with cross functional teams to identify customer insights and translate these into new product development opportunities.
- Discover & collaborate with third party manufacturers to deliver projects from concept to commercialization.
- Ensure all products meet guidelines for Bark quality, nutrition, regulatory, and palatability.
BARK sells dog-focused products through subscription boxes and an online shop. BarkBox delivers themed toys, treats, and chews tailored to a dog’s playstyle and dietary needs, while Super Chewer provides more durable toys and long-lasting treats. Customers pay a monthly fee for curated boxes and can also buy items from BARK Shop. The company distinguishes itself with playful branding, two subscription tiers, and a focus on joyful bonding between dogs and their owners.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$491.7M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Up to $28 million annual cost savings from Q4 2026 restructuring reduces cash burn significantly.
- Potential $15 million IEEPA tariff refunds from February 2026 Supreme Court ruling improve liquidity.
- Record $31.41 average order value and 62.5% gross margin show pricing power and efficiency gains.
What critics are saying
- 40% marketing spend cuts drive subscriber erosion, creating revenue death spiral and churn acceleration.
- Only $22 million cash against $38.31 million debt forces dilutive capital raise or restructuring by Q4 2026.
- Revenue declined 22.1% YoY to $98.45 million; tariff refund timing uncertain, accelerating liquidity crisis.
What makes BARK unique
- Data-driven playstyle-specific toy and treat design differentiates BARK from generic pet retailers.
- Omnichannel presence across subscriptions, retail partnerships with Target and Chewy, and emerging services.
- BARK Happy Concierge hotel partnerships create novel dog-first hospitality experiences competitors lack.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Meal Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Company Equity
Company News
BARK's fair value estimate has been reset from $2.00 to $35.00 per share, reflecting a new modelling framework, even as recent analyst price targets have moved lower. Canaccord reduced its target by $15 in April 2026 and by $0.50 in February 2026, whilst Lake Street also lowered its target by $0.50 in February, citing concerns about profitability and execution. The company plans a 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective 1 April 2026 to meet New York Stock Exchange minimum bid price requirements. Shareholders approved an amendment allowing splits between 1:2 and 1:30. Meanwhile, GNK Holdings and Marcus Lemonis cancelled their acquisition proposal, and CFO Zahir Ibrahim will step down on 17 April, with Brian Dostie named interim CFO.
BARK, Inc. has announced up to $28 million in annual cost savings from restructuring initiatives completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The savings comprise approximately $26 million from workforce reductions, automation including AI tools, and streamlined partnerships, plus $2 million from reduced office space. The dog products company also disclosed it may receive approximately $15 million in tariff refunds following a US Supreme Court ruling on 20 February 2026 that deemed tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful. BARK has paid $15.4 million in such tariffs, with $10.5 million allocated to cost of goods sold for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026. US Customs and Border Protection plans to launch a refund processing system in late April 2026, though timing and amounts remain uncertain.
Bark, a subscription-based pet products company known for BarkBox, reported fourth-quarter revenues of $98.45 million, down 22.1% year on year and missing analysts' expectations by 4.1%. The results represented a mixed quarter, with the company beating EBITDA estimates but significantly missing revenue projections. Bark delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth amongst consumer discretionary toys and electronics stocks tracked. The group of four companies reported mixed results overall, with revenues beating consensus estimates by 2.8% on average. Share prices have struggled following earnings, down 10.1% on average across the group. Bark's stock currently trades at $0.82 and remained flat since reporting results.
BARK Inc. reported positive free cash flow of $1.6 million for FQ3 2026, alongside a record average order value of $31.41 and a consolidated gross margin of 62.5%. The company also transitioned last-mile delivery to Amazon, expecting further cost reductions and faster delivery times. However, revenue of $98.4 million missed guidance due to a deliberate $11 million cut in marketing spend, part of a strategic shift towards quality customer acquisition over volume. Marketing expenses fell 40% year-over-year, contributing to a declining subscriber base. BARK ended the quarter with $22 million in cash after repaying a $45 million convertible note and reduced inventory by $10 million sequentially. Management is prioritising operational efficiency and revenue diversification to achieve long-term profitability.
Western Digital has surged 32.6% over the past month, driven by strong fundamentals. The data storage company, which produces hard disk drives, SSDs and flash memory, is projected to grow revenue by 30% over the next 12 months, suggesting accelerating demand. The company's operating margin improved by 16.1 percentage points over five years, whilst free cash flow margin increased by 14.7 percentage points during the same period, providing more capital for investment or shareholder returns. In contrast, pet products company Bark and electronics distributor Avnet, which have risen 50.3% and 26.5% respectively, face challenges. Bark's 9.8% annual sales growth lags competitors and its cash-burning model raises viability concerns. Avnet has experienced declining sales and earnings per share over two years.