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AfreshSenior Engineering Manager, DC Buying
Afresh is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the engineering operations for DC Buying, an artificial intelligence platform utilized by grocery distribution center buyers. Founded…
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Afresh is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the engineering operations for DC Buying, an artificial intelligence platform utilized by grocery distribution center buyers. Founded in 2017, the organization builds artificial intelligence technology specifically tailored for the grocery sector to optimize operations and curb food waste. In this position, the successful candidate will direct a veteran engineering group, collaborate across multiple departments including product, design, and data science, and…
Job Description
Afresh is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the engineering operations for DC Buying, an artificial intelligence platform utilized by grocery distribution center buyers. Founded in 2017, the organization builds artificial intelligence technology specifically tailored for the grocery sector to optimize operations and curb food waste. In this position, the successful candidate will direct a veteran engineering group, collaborate across multiple departments including product, design, and data science, and engage directly with clients to refine software functionality. This opportunity suits an experienced engineering leader who excels in handling ambiguity, maintains technical breadth across diverse functional areas, and wants to shape mission-critical production systems that influence global food supply chains.
Candidates may perform this job remotely provided they live in one of the following U.S. states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin. The annual salary range is USD 203,745 to 275,655, paired with early-stage equity and comprehensive employee benefits.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, mentor, and retain a senior team of product engineers while managing performance directly
- Establish technical standards, review architectural designs, manage technical debt, and coordinate with peer leaders across platform, data, and artificial intelligence
- Collaborate with product, design, and science leads to own and execute the product roadmap
- Partner directly with customers to ensure software solutions support daily user workflows
- Deliver reliable software releases, maintain on-call health, and ensure data quality for production applications
- Foster an ownership-driven culture where engineers and scientists proactively solve problems
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of professional software engineering experience
- At least 3 years of experience managing engineering teams
- Demonstrated background in developing, scaling, and supporting mission-critical production products
- Technical range spanning multiple functional domains such as front-end, back-end, data pipelines, and applied science
- Experience hiring, mentoring, and driving team performance
- Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders, executives, and customers
Qualifications
- Familiarity with supply chain, retail, or grocery operations, particularly demand forecasting, replenishment, or inventory optimization
- Experience shipping forecasting, optimization, or recommendation products utilized daily by operators
- Background taking a product from early design partners to enterprise production deployment
- Familiarity with the tech stack including Python, TypeScript, React, GraphQL, Databricks, and Azure
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with the majority of premiums covered
- Dedicated mental health support and counseling services
- 401(k) retirement plan featuring a generous company match
- Home office setup stipend and coworking wallets for flexible workspace access
- Annual professional development budget for ongoing learning
- Monthly stipends for wellness lifestyle betterment and telecommunications
- Flexible paid time off policy
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What is the salary for the Senior Engineering Manager, DC Buying role?
The annual salary band ranges from USD 203,745 to 275,655, along with early-stage equity and benefits.
Is this position remote?
Yes, employees may work remotely provided they reside in one of the approved U.S. states: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MT, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, WA, UT, VA, or WI.
Does Afresh offer visa sponsorship for this job?
No, this position is not eligible for company sponsorship.
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