What started with a shared love of food and technology has evolved to become the only neutral, cross-brand platform that seamlessly brings appliances, home cooks, and recipes together–Fresco’s KitchenOS.
Smart kitchen appliance users are expected to reach 248 million worldwide by 2027. The Fresco KitchenOS platform is designed to facilitate the transition to that future for both appliance makers and home cooks. Fresco connects any compatible appliance, across brands so that users can focus on what they do best, preparing meals and are committed to building the best possible cooking experience.
From iPads and smart speakers to appliance screens and smart home assistants, Fresco delivers an effortless cooking experience and connects dots in the kitchen. Fresco partners with the appliance makers like BOSCH, Kenwood, Instant Brands, GE Appliances, Electrolux, LG and Panasonic and are growing fast.
Founded in 2012, Fresco currently operates globally and has offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Spain.
About the job:
Fresco is looking for a Principal Platform Engineer for our IoT Team with Python and AWS experience to drive the design and development of the next generation of our multi-sided smart kitchen platform: the Fresco KitchenOS. Fresco is experiencing significant growth as an end-to-end IoT and guided cooking platform providing award-winning capabilities and experiences for appliance manufacturers, recipe producers, and home cooks.
If you love technology, food, AI and platforms and if you yearn for pioneering, career-defining work in a fast-moving, diverse and progressive working environment, then this role should interest you.
You will be based out of our Madrid office or remotely within Spain, reporting to the VP of Platform Engineering, who is also based in Spain.
Calling all visionary engineering leaders!
Are you passionate about using cutting-edge technology to revolutionise the way we cook? Fresco, a rapidly growing leader in end-to-end IoT and guided cooking, is on a mission to create the next generation of smart kitchens with Fresco KitchenOS.
This is your chance to spearhead this groundbreaking initiative. Imagine leading the development of a multi-sided platform that empowers not just home cooks, but also appliance manufacturers and recipe developers!
Here's why you'll love working at Fresco:
Food, Tech, and AI: Lead the charge at the intersection of technology, food, and artificial intelligence.
Shape the Future: This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to define the future of smart kitchens.
Diverse & Progressive: Lead a vibrant team in our Madrid office (or remotely within Spain) that values innovation and inclusion.
As a Principal Platform Engineer, you'll:
- Lead the Architectural Vision: Define and champion the technical roadmap for Fresco KitchenOS IoT Platform, ensuring scalability for millions of users.
- Mentor and Inspire: Guide and empower your team to deliver world-class engineering solutions.
- Forge Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the seamless integration of KitchenOS.
- Champion Innovation: Foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
- Technical Expertise: Provide deep technical expertise across the entire platform, from firmware to databases and APIs.
We're looking for someone with:
- 8+ years of experience leading and architecting highly scalable distributed systems for IoT (millions of devices!).
- 5+ years of experience managing and delivering secure IoT platform deployments.
- Proven leadership: A demonstrated track record of leading and inspiring high-performing engineering teams.
- Technical Mastery: In-depth expertise in Python, AWS (including IoT Core, S3, DynamoDB, and Lambda), and data platform architectures.
- Security Champion: A strong commitment to building and maintaining secure IoT platforms.
- Exceptional communication: The ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strategic thinker: A keen understanding of the competitive landscape and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- A passion for learning: A relentless drive to stay ahead of the curve and embrace new technologies.
- Fluent English is a must.
Bonus points if you have:
- A Master's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Experience in a leadership role within a high-growth technology company.
- A proven track record of successful innovation initiatives.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
Ready to cook up the future of smart kitchens? Apply now!
Fresco is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Fresco 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, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]
What’s it like working at Fresco?
We get a lot done by prioritising well and being effective instead of busy. We care deeply about our customers and the product experiences we provide. We treat each other with respect, speak our minds, and always listen to each other—regardless of function or seniority. We are authentic, humble, and most importantly, trust each other to do a great job.
When we aren’t working, you’ll find us on company retreats, cooking for each other, singing in punk bands, climbing mountains, or playing video games - we are an eclectic bunch, but we share a passion for food and cooking.
We offer a competitive compensation package, equity, healthcare, a hybrid working model, and much more.
Like with any good meal, a career at Fresco is both rich and rewarding, with many opportunities and room for growth. If you’re ready to serve up your best work at Fresco, get in touch!
What you’ll get.
- The chance to work at a hyper-growth, venture-backed startup in a budding industry
- The ability to feel true purpose in your work and generate success on a global platform
- Competitive compensation
- Meaningful share options as part of our Employee Share Option Scheme
- A stipend each year to level up your skills–courses, conferences, books, screencasts, or whatever challenges you
- A flexible, hybrid work model to suit your needs
- The opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 1 month per year
Just like the ingredients in our kitchen, we believe that diversity of ideas is what makes the workplace great. Fresco is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates from a range of national, ethnic, or cultural groups. This job description works as a guide for the caliber of person we need, but we also understand that skills are transferable. If you are an exceptional candidate with mismatching experience, please apply and explain why you would be a great fit for Fresco.
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What We Do
Fresco’s all-in-one operating system, KitchenOS, empowers appliance manufacturers to deliver seamless cooking experiences to home cooks at every meal while generating value throughout the lifecycle of their appliances.
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