Forage is building the modern payments stack that powers inclusive commerce. Our technology enables grocers, delivery platforms, and point-of-sale systems to seamlessly accept EBT payments both online and in-store. Beyond infrastructure, we’re helping SNAP EBT shoppers stretch their grocery budgets every week, making healthy food more affordable and accessible to the 42 million Americans on food assistance.
Backed by leading fintech investors, Forage is a fast-growing startup with a clear vision and real-world impact, feeding tens of thousands of families daily. Our team is made up of kind, driven individuals who take ownership, move quickly, and collaborate closely. We value humility, curiosity, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
We’re not just building payments infrastructure — we’re helping feed tens of thousands of families each day, and transforming grocery access for millions more. Watch our story and see why we do what we do.
We're looking for Product Engineers who are passionate about understanding customer problems and turning them into thoughtful, high-quality products.
As a Product Engineer at Forage, you'll own product experiences from problem definition through launch and iteration.
You'll work closely with Product, Design, Solutions Engineering, and customers to understand what we're solving, help shape the solution, and then build it across the stack.
This isn't a role where engineering begins once a fully defined set of requirements is handed over. We expect Product Engineers to bring strong product judgment, technical expertise, and customer empathy to the development process. You'll ask questions, challenge assumptions, make tradeoffs, prototype solutions, and help determine what we should build—not just how we should build it.
You'll have the autonomy to move across our frontend experiences, backend services, APIs, data models, and infrastructure to deliver complete solutions. Our stack includes Python, Django, TypeScript, React, React Native, and AWS , but we're more interested in engineers who can learn quickly, make good decisions, and ship great products than engineers who check every technical box.
We hire engineers across multiple levels, from mid-level individual contributors to senior and staff-level technical leaders. The exact level will be determined through our interview process based on experience, technical expertise, product judgment, scope of ownership, and demonstrated impact.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Experience building and shipping customer-facing products from concept through production.
Experience with some or all of the following:
You don't need experience with every technology in our stack. We're looking for engineers who are curious, pragmatic, customer-focused, and comfortable owning a problem from idea to impact.
The best Product Engineers at Forage won't just ask, "How should we build this?" They'll also ask, "Are we solving the right problem, and is there a better way to solve it?"
This role is Hybrid in New York or San Francisco , we will consider remote within North America on a case-by-case basis. We define hybrid as 2-3 days in office.
Your base salary would fall within the bands below. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of your offer is not included in these numbers and represents a significant part of your total compensation.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at our headquarters in San Francisco, California. Individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We aim to review every application within 4 business days of submission and provide feedback on each of your interviews within 2 business days of completion. If you don't hear from us, please reach out to your recruiter or careers[at]joinforage[dot]com directly to get an update on your candidacy.
Integrity & Fairness: To maintain a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates, we require that interviews and exercises be completed without the use of AI-powered tools. We assess candidates based on their direct experience, judgment, and communication.
Please note: We are not engaging with third-party recruiters or agencies for this role. We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting us regarding recruitment services. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited resumes sent to Forage.
Please note: Forage is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
E-Verify Notice: Forage participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. Learn more by reviewing the E-Verify Participation Poster.
Forage is a mission-driven payments company helping merchants accept government benefits through a single, unified API. Today, over 42 million Americans receive government assistance, such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), to buy groceries. Starting with enabling EBT SNAP and EBT Cash, Forage builds the financial infrastructure empowering merchants to serve the underserved.
