Tovala is a food-tech company revolutionizing home cooking through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery. They've raised over $100mm from investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator, and Comcast Ventures. The company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their small but passionate team of engineers and analysts.
The role involves developing and maintaining data pipelines, creating robust data models, and implementing machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills in Python and SQL, experience with AWS, and knowledge of modern data engineering tools like Snowflake and dbt.
The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401k matching, equity, and unique perks like a free Tovala Smart Oven. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, direct communication, and customer-centricity, with values including "Put the team first," "Get s#!t done," and "Champion the customer."
Working at Tovala means joining a growing company (375 team members) that's making a real impact on how people prepare and enjoy home-cooked meals. The company maintains its own food production facility in Chicago and ships meals throughout the lower 48 states. They pride themselves on fostering growth, personal development, and camaraderie while maintaining best-in-class retention, product engagement, and customer NPS.