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$125,000 — $140,000 USD/yr

Software Engineer II

United StatesUnited States·Chicagomid
Software EngineerSoftware Engineering
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Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores,

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Software EngineerSoftware Engineering

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.


A Software Engineer II at Home Chef is an experienced software developer who is proficient in the languages and frameworks commonly used at the company. In this role, you will leverage a deep understanding of the codebase to independently implement high-quality solutions, translating business problems into technical solutions. You will anticipate the cross-functional implications of your team's work and effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders. You will review the work of other engineers and provide constructive feedback, and investigate and troubleshoot production errors when required.


  • Utilize Ruby on Rails framework with a postgres database to complete feature development
  • Write code proficiently in React, Javascript and CSSPerform deploys in a Heroku environment
  • Demonstrate experience with backend development, design and implementation
  • Demonstrate experience  interacting with a database (relational, NoSQL, caching), feature implementation and optimization
  • Ship and maintain reliable, scalable, efficient code
  • Regularly troubleshoot and resolve production errors and identify root causes
  • Develop mobile features for iOS and Android using React Native
  • Give actionable feedback to unblock peers and help your team deliver
  • Contribute to discussions to influence the roadmap and product development of Home Chef tools
  • Communicate and write code clearly while pair programming
  • Communicate about the trade-offs of various technical approaches and solutions
  • Regularly review the work of others on the team and provide directional feedback
  • Participate in regular team meetings to help with product roadmap planning and team efficiency

Requirements

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  • Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
  • Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
  • 401k program
  • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Illinois Pay Range
$125,000—$140,000 USD

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Chicago, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$125,000–$140,000 a year
32% below the $195,000 median for Software Engineer jobs on Jobera (5,752 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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Posted
October 19, 2026
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October 19, 2026
Last seen
October 19, 2026

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Software Engineer II$125,000 — $140,000 USD