Software Engineer (Scraping)

About MealMe:

MealMe, Inc. is transforming the food ordering landscape, much like Plaid revolutionized finance. Our mission is to connect your favorite apps to the POS systems of restaurants and grocery stores using our state-of-the-art Inventory and Ordering API. Over the past five years, we've integrated with over 1 million stores across the US and Canada, managing 700 million unique products. In other words, we make food ordering as smooth as whipped cream.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking a talented Software Engineer (Scraping) who can help us gather the data that powers our platform. If you’re a code wizard who loves diving into the web to extract valuable information, this role is perfect for you. Bonus points if you can navigate websites faster than you can finish a slice of pizza.

Key Responsibilities:

Web Scraping:

• Develop and maintain web scraping scripts to collect data from various sources.
• Ensure the data extraction processes are efficient, reliable, and scalable.
• Handle dynamic content and different website structures with finesse.

Data Integration:

• Integrate scraped data into our Inventory and Ordering API, ensuring seamless flow and accuracy.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to provide clean and structured data for analysis.

Problem Solving:

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data extraction and integration.
• Stay updated on the latest web scraping techniques and tools, implementing improvements as needed.
• Overcome challenges such as IP blocking and captchas with creative solutions.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and operations to support data needs.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on the data collected to improve our platform.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in web scraping and data extraction.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Ruby.
• Experience with web scraping frameworks like Scrapy, BeautifulSoup, or Selenium.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box (like finding a way around a tricky paywall).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Passion for the food tech industry and a commitment to driving innovation.

Why Join MealMe:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of food ordering technology with a pioneering company.
• Work with a passionate and talented team dedicated to making a significant impact.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and equity packages.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work.
• All the tech challenges you love, with a side of food-related fun.