What we’re building and why we’re building it.

Every month, millions of people use America’s Rewards App, earning rewards for buying brands they love, and a whole lot more. Whether shopping in the grocery aisle, grabbing a bite at the drive-through or playing a favorite mobile game, Fetch empowers consumers to live rewarded throughout their day. To date, we’ve delivered more than $1 billion in rewards and earned more than 5 million five-star reviews from happy users.

It’s not just our users who believe in Fetch: with investments from SoftBank, Univision, and Hamilton Lane, and partnerships ranging from challenger brands to Fortune 500 companies, Fetch is reshaping how brands and consumers connect in the marketplace. When you work at Fetch, you play a vital role in a platform that drives brand loyalty and creates lifelong consumers with the power of Fetch points. User and partner success are at the heart of everything we do, and we extend that same commitment to our employees.

At Fetch, we value curiosity, adaptability, and the confidence to explore new tools, especially AI, to drive smarter, faster work. You don’t need to be an expert, but you should be ready to learn quickly and think critically. We welcome learners who move fast, challenge the status quo, and shape what’s next, with us. Ranked as one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes for two years in a row, Fetch fosters a people-first culture rooted in trust, accountability, and innovation. We encourage our employees to challenge ideas, think bigger, and always bring the fun to Fetch.

Fetch is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Meet Fetch Engineering:

At Fetch, our engineering philosophy emphasizes innovation, adaptability, and informed decision-making. Our engineers thrive in complex environments, making decisions based on critical thinking and data, even in uncertain situations. We value proactive problem-solving and focus on driving impactful results while maintaining high technical standards. 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.

About the Role:

Fetch is scaling the systems that power tens of millions of users and hundreds of millions of transactions every month. We are hiring Software Engineers across multiple teams that are expanding the capabilities of the Fetch app and its ecosystem.

As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop performant, reliable backend services that integrate with Fetch’s data stores, APIs, and mobile applications. You will work across distributed systems and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver new capabilities, optimize performance, and ensure resilience at scale.

This posting represents several open roles across Fetch engineering teams, with responsibilities and scope aligned to each candidate’s experience level.

Depending on the team, your work may include:

Offers Collective (Point Earning): Building Fetch’s next-generation offers and rewards platform that transforms user actions such as completing surveys, exercising, or engaging with partner content into point-earning opportunities.
Shoppability Collective (Point Earning): Reimagining how users shop through Fetch by developing engaging, social, and rewarding experiences driven by experimentation and data-informed iteration.
Core Services: Maintaining and improving the foundational backend systems that power all Fetch functionality while ensuring stability, scalability, and data integrity.
Surfaces: Designing and evolving backend systems that deliver dynamic, personalized, and high-traffic content to users, driving engagement and monetization across the Fetch app.

This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US offices or remotely in the United States.

Role Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
Architect systems for high availability, reliability, and observability
Optimize code, queries, and network performance across services
Collaborate with mobile, product, and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Own integration work with internal and external systems
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues with a focus on root cause
Proactively improve service quality, scalability, and data accuracy
Use AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to enhance code quality, automate documentation, and improve development velocity
Mentor peers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence

Minimum Requirements:

Deep understanding of object-oriented or functional programming
Experience designing and building microservices and distributed systems
Ability to diagnose and optimize performance issues across APIs, databases, and network layers
Experience with REST or event-driven architectures
Proficiency with cloud-based infrastructure, preferably AWS
Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB
Familiarity with in-memory data stores such as Redis or Memcache
Commitment to code quality through multiple levels of automated testing
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Ability to leverage AI tools for coding, documentation, testing, and code review

Preferred Requirements:

Strong programming skills in Go, or the ability to learn Go quickly
Experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka or Kinesis
Hands-on experience with high-scale consumer or e-commerce applications
Experience integrating with third-party APIs or partner data systems
Experience mentoring team members and contributing to team growth
Familiarity with service-oriented architecture patterns
Ability to translate complex backend system concepts into simple explanations for cross-functional partners

At Fetch, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure through:

Equity: We offer employees equity in Fetch, so that everyone can benefit from Fetch’s growth.
401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
Benefits for humans and pets: We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets.
Continuing Education: Fetch provides ten thousand per year in education reimbursement.
Employee Resource Groups: Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. The ERGs participate in our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership.
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 year-end week-long break.
Robust Leave Policies: 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 14 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule.
Calvin Care Cash: Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
Flexible Work Environment: Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham, or Chicago. Or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US. 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.

Fetch is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that everyone is treated with dignity and has the opportunity to succeed based on their talent, skills, and potential.

Fetch also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. If you need assistance with the application process or require an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

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