Backend Engineer Apprenticeship, Fetch
$50/ hour
1-2 days a week in office
Mobile shopping and rewards platform
Open for applications
Mobile shopping and rewards platform
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$50/ hour
1-2 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help reimagine what shopping looks like.
Role
Who you are
- Experience coding in one or more high-level languages (e.g. Go, Java, Python, Node.js)
- A solid foundation of functional and/or object-oriented programming
- Experience with relational and consistent databases (MongoDB, Postgres, MySQL)
- Experience with test writing and quality assurance methodologies
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to translate and explain technical issues to non-technical team members
- Demonstrated ability to pick up on new concepts and technologies quickly, adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, tackle complex problems that may not have a known solution
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) from either the Chicago or Madison Fetch office for a fixed term of 12-16 weeks
- While a degree is not required for this position, the apprenticeship program is not intended for students who are actively enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program
- In order to be eligible for this program, full-time students must be within one month of their anticipated graduation date
- Due to the short-term nature of this role, we are not able to transfer existing H1Bs or support new applications for the FY 2026 lottery
Desirable
- Full-stack development (Kotlin, Javascript, React, Swift)
- Messages queue and event streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, Redis Streams)
- Continuous development
- In-memory data stores and caches (Redis, Memcache)
- Distributed systems
What the job involves
- You will work alongside talented engineers who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and encouraging each other to excel
- We understand that Fetch may not be the right fit for everyone, but if you're passionate about solving challenging problems and navigating intricate systems, Fetch could be a great place for you
- As Fetch continues to evolve the shopping experience, we need a talented Backend Engineering Apprentice to join the team
- In this role, you will build highly performant backend services to integrate seamlessly with our data stores, message queues, mobile and web platforms, and other systems
- You’ll be working on a small, multi-functional team that may include other engineers, a designer, product manager, data scientist and other roles
- Success in this role requires the ability to take on challenging problems and design & develop amazing solutions at scale
Our take
Leading mobile shopping and loyalty platform Fetch has seen explosive success in recent years. Its concept is simple: users receive spendable points in exchange for scans of their shopping receipts.
The app has tens of millions of daily active users with even more downloads, and has seen impressive growth, having now reached 'unicorn' status twice over. This should come as no surprise. Brand reinforcement is crucial to customer retention and acquisition - but it is harder than ever, with the fragmentation of choice on the market and the declining efficacy of marketing. So material loyalty benefits are likely to prove a crucial tool in creating and leveraging a strong customer base.
Whilst Fetch faces competition from similar receipt-scan rewards platforms like ReceiptPal and Ibotta, it grew into a profitable company in late 2023. It is using its most recent Morgan Stanley-backed funding to aggressively add brand partners at a competitive pace and onboarding staff at a level that promises strong continued growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2022
$120m
SERIES E
Mar 2021
$210m
SERIES D
Total funding: $456.6m
Company benefits
- Stock Options: Fetch wants you to be on the rocketship with us! Options will give you the opportunity to share the excitement of the company growth and have your own stake in its success
- 401k Match: We match 100% of the first 3% of your 401K contribution
- Benefits for humans and pets: We offer comprehensive PPO and HDHP plans (Dental | Vision | Life Insurance) in addition to pet insurance, fully covered for the first pet. Our bereavement leave also includes our furry friends
- Continuing Education: Fetch provides up to $10,000 per year in education reimbursement support for any job-related courses/programs/certifications. You will also have access to Udemy, an online course provider with thousands of topics to discover
- Employee Resource Groups: Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. Current groups include Amplify BiPoC, Amplify Women, Amplify LBGTQ+, Amplify Family, and Amplify Veterans
- Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our End-of-Year break
- Robust Leave Policies: Whether it’s for you or a loved one, Fetch offers generous leave time for various health and personal needs that take you away from work. Our parental leave policy provides 18 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers, and the option to create a flexible return to work schedule in the last few weeks of leave
- Wellness Program: Utilize these tools and resources to bring your best self to work each day
- Wellness coach on staff to help you create goals, provide accountability and support you on your wellness journey
- Nutrition counseling through Charge Nutrition
- Gympass membership to access in-person gyms, virtual workout classes, meditation apps, and much more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides no cost, confidential resources and services to help navigate life's many changes and challenges
- Hybrid Work Environment: Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham or Chicago 1 - 2 times per week. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home
- Social Impact Efforts: Take part in volunteer events or donate to your favorite organizations through BrightFunds
Company HQ
Madison, WI
Leadership
Wes Schroll
(CEO)Founded Fetch while in undergrad at UW-Madison and grew the company into the nation's No. 1 rewards app, connecting millions of consumers with their favorite brands.
Tyler Kennedy
(VP of Operations)Studied Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded his first company, a yacht detailing company, when they were only fourteen.
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