OK, Here’s The Gist...

We’re looking for a top technologist to help us build the “Netflix for Snacks.”

What’s that you ask?

It’s a proprietary data & insights, predictive analytics, and machine learning platform with an aggressive vision of disrupting the slow-to-evolve and massive $635B consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

If you’re looking for a new, exciting project that will challenge you to become a better engineer while also helping millions of people across America become healthier and happier, this will be the most important “job ad” you’ll ever read.

Here’s the deal…

Big CPG has a stranglehold on how new snacks get to the grocery store and retail shelves. They control the distribution. They control the shelf space. They control the destiny of whether or not an emerging snack brand will grow or die.

And that’s not right because there are some damn good emerging snack brands out there that nobody knows about because big CPG won’t let them in.

That’s where SnackNation comes in. We’re the second-fastest growing company in Los Angeles according to the 2018 Inc. 500 list and we discover the most delicious emerging snack brands out there. We get brands distributed in front of the right people, and, because of our data & insights platform, we’re able to get these brands rapid and relevant feedback from their target consumer so they can grow quickly.

We’re here to help the little guys win. We’re here to give delicious, better-for-you emerging snacks a fair fight against the massive CPG incumbents. We’re here to help improve the health and happiness of America by getting the best tasting and better-for-you brands in the hands of people all across the Country.

That’s where you come in.

We need your help in building three things:

• LoveWithFood.com and SnackNation.com We're looking to build a platform to manage all of our websites under a unified set of technologies. From extending our services layer to leveraging modern frameworks, your role will be crucial here to influence design decision-making and architecting design patterns for our future growth.
• Member Portal Complete overhaul of our customer portal! We take pride in our product and engineering efforts and the quality of our products is a reflection of that. To that end, we're looking to provide a world class experience of the portal for our dedicated consumer base.
• “The Master Key for Brands.” Our proprietary data & insights SaaS platform unlocks all the secrets of what today’s snack brands need to succeed in the marketplace. The Master Key is an insights engine that combines consumer data, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics to provide real-time intelligence from target consumers which helps CPG brands improve their product, stay competitive, and grow.

Who You Are:

• You have 5+ years of professional experience with Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
• 3+ years demonstrated expertise in one or more modern JS frameworks is required (ie. ReactJS, VueJS).
• 2+ experience writing Node.js is preferred.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jasmine, Jest or Karma
• You enjoy designing smart, long lasting solutions intended to play nicely with others, be a joy to maintain, and grow and adapt to the changing needs of the business.
• You care about the details.
• You seek perpetual growth.

Perks & Benefits

• Employee Stock Options
• Paid Time OffCompany Subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision Plan
• Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More
• Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens
• Yoga & Wellness Activities
• Happy Hours
• Company Retreats
• Dog Friendly

Our Tech Stack

• Languages/Frameworks: Ruby-on-Rails, Javascript, JQuery, ReactJS, Redux, VueJS, Handlebars, SCSS
• Testing: RSpec, Capybara, Jasmine, Jest, Enzyme
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis

About SnackNation: We exist to inspire more conscious food decisions by connecting healthier brands with engaged consumers through a smart marketplace. SnackNation cares about making a positive impact on the world, with a wellness-minded culture and values. We look for people who aren't afraid to be themselves. Because that's our vibe. Whether it's health or sales goals, our mantra is Better Every Day. In fact, we offer meditation, yoga and bootcamp during work hours, not after. For every sale, we donate meals to Feeding America. We’ve donated more than THREE MILLION meals to food banks all across America! Launched in 2014, we are one of the fastest growing startups in LA. In fact, SnackNation was just ranked #24 on Inc 5000’s 2018 list! SnackNation also has the backing of VC firms like 3L Capital and has received press accolades in INC, Great Place to Work, and Forbes. See here for more press mentions.