About the role#
BetterBasket builds AI systems to manage merchandising and pricing decisions for grocers. We replace manual spreadsheets and fragmented data with automated systems that ingest competitive information, model demand, and execute pricing changes. You will work directly on production systems that handle billions of dollars in grocery items for retailers across North America and Latin America.
What you'll do#
- Build and ship real systems used in production by grocers.
- Extract and normalize unstructured data from retailers to create a unified product knowledge graph.
- Match products across different retailers, including private label and fresh items.
- Model demand, substitution, and elasticity to predict the impact of price changes.
- Turn recommendations into automated actions and price updates.
- Build systems that explain store events and recommend next steps.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Junior or above in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Javascript (Typescript, React, Node).
- Experience with HTTP, REST APIs, and cloud infrastructure like Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, or Redis.
- Ability to turn model releases into functional, real-world value quickly.
- US citizenship or valid visa status.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in San Francisco, California.
- The position is full-time and paid.
- We offer rolling start dates.
About BetterBasket
BetterBasket builds software for grocery retailers. The company provides tools for pricing, competitive intelligence, and promotion optimization. It uses real-time data to help teams manage margins and automate operational decisions. Based in San Francisco, the firm was founded in 2023 and currently employs 8 people.
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