Senior Software Engineer - Consumer Lead

at  Appetise

At Appetise, we’re on a mission to revolutionise the way food companies understand their shoppers. Imagine being the first company in the world to track not just what people buy, but why and when they choose certain products. That’s what we do. We’re pioneering a brand-new approach called Share of Occasion, giving food brands real-time insights into consumer behaviour, backed by data no one else has access to.
For years, market research has been slow, expensive, and out of reach for many. Only the biggest food companies with large budgets could afford to get insights on shopper habits. We’re changing that. Our data isn’t just about who’s buying what—it’s about the real motivations behind those choices, from grocery planning to product usage. This is a game-changer for marketers in the food industry, empowering them to make smarter, faster decisions that directly drive growth.
We’re disrupting the market by bringing these insights to life through our shoppable recipe platform, already loved by over 60,000 households in New Zealand and Australia. Think of it as the ultimate meal-planning tool, where consumers find their perfect recipes and brands get invaluable data on consumer choices.
Why does this matter? Because we’re unlocking insights that food brands have never had before—showing them their true competition, and helping them stay ahead by deeply understanding their customers’ needs and habits. With Appetise, every meal becomes a chance to gain an edge.
We’re a growing, passionate team of 20, and with big ambitions for 2025 and beyond, we’re looking to add new talent to help us pull off this bold vision. Our partners, consumers, and investors are all behind us, and we’re ready to make waves globally.
If you’re ready to join a company that’s breaking new ground in the world of consumer insights, we’d love to meet you.

REQUIREMENTS

We doubled our team in 2024 and have formed 3 technology teams and we’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead our Consumer Shopping experience team.

• You’ll lead a team of 3-5 engineers working on a Modern Web stack using PHP/Laravel to hit our team and quarterly goals.
• You’ll lead coordinating teams work and run meetings with our CEO & Head of Engineering and communicate outcomes across our company.
• You’ll lead the way improving the technologies we for application for business benefit.
• You strive for simplicity and help our team do the same.

GET IN TOUCH!

We’re on the hunt for the real deal: a new team member who is ready to excel. We’re talking about folks who are not just talented but also eager to learn and grow, always asking the “why” behind the “what.” Who roll up their sleeves, dive into their work, and bring a sharp intellect to the table.
We’d love to see a track record of great wins in your past roles. But it’s not just about hard skills; we’re also looking for team members who are collaborative, solution-focused and thrive in a fast-paced change environment. Being in the scale-up stage, all our roles are exposed to both strategic planning and end-to-delivery project delivery. We’re a keen bunch, and we want to deliver our best every time.
We want Appetise to be a place for everyone to learn and grow. If you’re unsure that you tick all the boxes but feel you’re close to what we’re looking for, please apply anyway, as we’d love to hear from you! This is where you could belong.
Once you apply, you’ll hear from us to acknowledge your application. If you have questions about any of the above or any accessibility requirements, we’ll be able to help you from there.
Applications close when we find the right person, so we encourage you to send in your info quickly if you’re interested

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