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Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django) - AI & API Infrastructure

jobsinpython • United States
Remote
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Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical backend systems and REST APIs at Hungryroot, a remote-first AI-driven food and wellness company. Drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and optimize infrastructure for scalability, security, and performance. Requires 5+ years of commercial software development with deep Python/Django expertise.

Key Highlights
Own critical aspects of engineering infrastructure, system design, and API development for a remote-first AI-driven food/wellness platform.
Mentor engineers, participate in hiring decisions, and drive technical discussions to solve complex problems.
Work in a fully remote, distributed team with a focus on ownership, transparency, and growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Own critical overarching aspects of engineering infrastructure, including system design and API integration processes.
Drive technical discussions and help the team arrive at optimal solutions for complex projects and constraints.
Contribute to feature development, maintenance, and quality assurance while raising the bar on code quality through reviews, testing, and refactoring.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, and participate in hiring decisions for senior, mid, and junior roles.

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Technical Skills Required
Python Django RESTful API Design
Benefits & Perks
Remote-first work with flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S.
Equity, unlimited vacation policy, universal paid parental leave
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance, 401k with company match

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Nice to Have
Full-stack engineering experience
Experience with AWS and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
Proficiency in modern AI-powered developer tooling

Job Description

Remote - US Full Time SeniorUS$168K - US$210K YearlyPublished on September 12, 2026Hungryroothungryroot.comAt Hungryroot, we're using AI to build the most consumer-centric food and wellness company ever.We act as your personal assistant for healthy living—delivering groceries, easy recipes, and essential supplements tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and budget.It's the easiest way to eat better, save time, and live healthier.We're a remote-first team with a people-first culture.
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Job Overview
Posted Sep 13, 2026
Employment Full-time
Experience Not Applicable
Location United States
Category Programming
Company jobsinpython
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