New Grad, Software Engineer

About Forage

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. We are helping SNAP EBT shoppers stretch their grocery budgets, making healthy food more affordable and accessible. Backed by leading fintech investors, Forage is a fast-growing startup with a clear vision and real-world impact. 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.

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for recent college graduates excited to join small, focused teams, ship impactful features, and empower others through code. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow while building user-friendly features with high technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Giving and receiving thoughtful feedback in code reviews.
• Contributing to technical designs.
• Ensuring the systems your team operates are reliable, scalable, and user-friendly.
• Involvement in the entire development lifecycle, from implementation to launch.
• Collaborating on cross-functional projects with engineers, product managers, and operations teams to ship impactful features.
• Developing skills in project management and technical leadership.

If joining the backend team

• Primarily work with Python and frameworks like Django.

If joining the frontend team

• Work with TypeScript and contribute to our Android or iOS SDKs.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, software engineering or a directly related field.
• Experience from previous internships or extensive school project experience that included collaboration with other engineers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Love of learning new and desire to grow in a dynamic environment.
• General software engineering knowledge paired with a specialized area of interest and expertise, for example frontend development.

Offer Details

• Role Location: Hybrid in New York or San Francisco (2-3 days in office). Remote within North America considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Expected Base Salary Range: $125k - $145k USD (plus equity and benefits).
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on our society.
• 100% of Medical, Dental and Vision premium coverage for yourself and dependents.
• Regular team lunches at our New York or San Francisco offices.
• A fun and caring environment that prioritizes transparency, growth, and ownership.
• A talented, high-achieving, and humble team with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.

Individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Forage participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.