Mealco
Mealco

Full Stack Engineer

July 30, 2025
Full-time
Remote · Portugal
Entry level
Full-stack Developer
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Senior Full-Stack Engineer (AI-Driven SaaS for Restaurants)

Join Mealco’s lean, high-impact team transforming restaurant operations through powerful integrations, automation, and AI-powered analytics. We’re seeking a senior engineer with full-stack expertise (TypeScript, Node.js, React), deep backend/integration skills, and a self-directed mindset. You’ll own major features—from platform integrations to AI tools—helping real restaurants thrive in the digital era. If you’re an A-player who thrives on autonomy, impact, and smart engineering, this is for you.

Mealco is transforming how restaurants manage their online presence through our comprehensive SaaS platform. We help restaurants streamline operations across major delivery platforms like UberEats and DoorDash while providing powerful analytics and AI-driven insights to optimize their business.

We believe in high-impact, AI-driven development where small, focused teams deliver exceptional results through smart engineering, automation, and deep product ownership.

Key Requirements:

  • Full-stack expertise — Strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and React
  • Backend & infrastructure — Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, GraphQL, API design, and serverless systems
  • Integration experience — Comfortable working with third-party APIs and partner platforms
  • Autonomous execution — You translate business needs into technical solutions independently
  • System thinking — You understand how your work impacts restaurant operations and business outcomes
  • AI-native approach — You leverage AI tools like Cursor, and custom automation to build, debug, and optimize efficiently
  • Advanced English — Clear communication in our remote-first environment

What You’ll Do: You’ll own significant features and technical initiatives that directly impact how restaurants operate online. This includes building integrations with delivery platforms, developing operational tools for menu and inventory management, and creating AI-powered analytics that help restaurants make better business decisions.

  • Build and maintain integrations with major delivery platforms
  • Develop operational tools for restaurants (menu management, inventory, orders)
  • Create AI-powered analytics and reporting features
  • Lead technical initiatives and system improvements
  • Use AI to automate development workflows and increase team efficiency
  • Collaborate with our lean team and external partners

Why Join Mealco?

  • Direct impact — Your work immediately affects real restaurants and their success
  • Lean team environment — Every contribution matters; no bureaucracy or politics
  • AI-first culture — We build workflows around AI tools to maximize output and minimize friction
  • Extreme ownership — Lead entire features and technical tracks with full autonomy
  • Real-world problem solving — Help restaurants thrive in an increasingly digital marketplace

You’re a Fit If You:

  • Thrive in small, high-performance teams where everyone must contribute significantly
  • Enjoy solving complex operational challenges for real businesses
  • Want to build technology that directly impacts restaurant success
  • Take ownership of problems without waiting for direction
  • Believe AI tools are essential for modern development