Software Engineer

at  LANCH

2. WORK WITH EXPERIENCES FOUNDERS & C-LEVEL

Serial founders who have exited companies to Netflix, DeliveryHero, Bird and experienced C-Level such as the former DACH CEO of Oatly.

4. EARLY ENOUGH TO HAVE HUGE IMPACT BUT LATE ENOUGH TO KNOW THE BUSINESS WORKS & SCALES FAST

Timing is everything: joining LANCH now is the perfect timing. We already know the business works and we are planning to make >€50m in this 2nd year. However, we are still small and you will have massive impact and career growth ahead.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled software engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in STEM subject, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong knowledge in at least one scripting language (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• Familiarity with version control systems
• Experience building web applications and developing APIs (ideal but not required)
• Experience with cloud services, e.g. Google Cloud Platform
• Proven track record of working in fast-paced environments
• Confidence in making decisions in ambiguous situations while maintaining 100% project ownership
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical skills, excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment
• Fluency in German

Our Tech Stack

• Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLModel, Alembic, Pydantic, Pytest, …
• Frontend: TypeScript, React, NextJS, …
• DB: PostgreSQL
• Data: Airflow, dbt, SQL, Python, Pandas, …
• Cloud: Google Cloud Platform
• Other: GitHub, GitHub Actions, Metabase, …

It is not expected to be familiar with each and every aspect of our tech stack and we are very open to integrating new technologies.

ABOUT US

At LANCH, we empower small gastronomy owners by giving them the tools needed to make food delivery fun again. We are building the world’s biggest virtual food court by creating high-quality delivery brands together with the megastars of our generation. LANCH is food delivery built for 2024. Backed by HV Capital, Felix Capital and a bunch of superstar angels such as the founders of FlixBus, Gorillas, Flaschenpost, Glovo, Foodspring, Foodora, Honest Food, Finleap and the most known YouTubers, rap stars and athletes of our time.

ABOUT THE ROLE

LANCH, the fastest-growing consumer company in DACH, is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. We’re building the food brands of tomorrow and the operating system for content creators & celebrities to launch them. You’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing the food delivery industry.
You will be the first Software Engineer in our Tech & Data team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact our business and the experiences of both restaurant owners and customers. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining our core infrastructure, improving our internal APIs, and creating innovative solutions to complex business challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build our automation platform to streamline operations
• Enhance and expand the LANCH internal API (FastAPI & SQLModel)
• Create and maintain applications that connect to delivery platform APIs, serving as the single source of truth for managing partner and menu availability
• Develop a platform for the automated generation of partner invoices, streamlining financial processes
• Engage in full lifecycle application development, from conception to deployment
• Develop smart tech solutions to address pressing business problems
• Make critical decisions on core business and system infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions