Engineering Manager, Customer Tech

About Misfits Market

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of

Prioritizing our Customers                             

Doing more with less

Thinking Differently         

Respecting one another                             

Moving deliberately and quickly                   

Taking initiative and delivering 

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Engineering Manager to lead our Business Operations team. Your role will be a balanced blend of technical leadership and people management. You'll oversee key systems including our Warehouse Management System, Payment Systems, and ERP system, while also focusing on nurturing the skills and talents within your team. Your responsibilities will range from driving technical projects and strategies to promoting professional growth among team members.

You will get to:

• Lead a team of dedicated full-stack engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reusable code that powers our core business operations.
• Set technical direction, uphold and advocate software engineering best practices, and inspire your team to continuously enhance our existing platforms.
• Mentor and support the professional development of your team members, providing feedback, guidance, and opportunities for growth.
• Actively engage with the product team to understand detailed requirements, driving the implementation from design through to delivery.
• Oversee the development of robust, scalable software solutions that enable real-time operational activities across various business units.
• Foster a culture of transparency, ensuring stakeholders are informed about progress and decisions regarding each product.
• Contribute to strategic technology roadmap decisions, aligning with Misfits Market’s broader business goals.

Who we’re looking for:

• A minimum of 6 years of software development experience in PHP or another Object-Oriented language, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• A solid foundation in computer science, with proven competencies in data structures, algorithms, and adherence to software design best practices.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of software engineers.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Salary  $140k-180k
• Unlimited PTO
• Monthly Stipend to spend on Misfits Market
• Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options 
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan