Do you want to make a delicious difference? Planet A Foods is for those who want to build something extraordinary with tangible purpose. We’re reinventing how the world makes food ingredients, such as chocolate and coffee, replacing scarce, unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives. We are united by impact, driven by innovation, and energized by the mission of building a food system that serves both people and the planet. Working here means choosing meaningful challenges over easy wins. You’ll join an entrepreneurial, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are deeply committed to creating real planetary impact. As our Product Developer, you'll be at the epicenter of building the next frontier of alternative food ingredients, taking our coffee and cocoa-based concepts from early-stage ideas to products that land on shelves and in cups around the world. A Taste of What to Expect Own the full product development journey, from concept through to market launch, for innovative alternative coffee and cocoa-based applications, always with quality, functionality, and cost targets firmly in sight Drive continuous flavor improvement of our coffee and chocolate alternatives in close collaboration with the Flavor & Analytics team to nail every application need Lead COGS improvement initiatives across R&D, procurement, production, and operations, and pull in the right external partners and suppliers to make it happen Partner with Business Development and Marketing to identify high-potential markets and applications, and turn prospects into customers through compelling application sampling Be the technical point of contact for CoMans, partners, and customers, including hands-on line trials and on-site technical training Take full ownership of cross-functional projects and move them forward The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience You bring at least 5 years of industry experience in coffee- and/or milk-based product application development, you know this space deeply and have the track record to prove it Experience across the full product lifecycle: concept, launch, customer support, and everything after: you've seen products land in the real world Experienced in fast-moving, dynamic environments where priorities shift and you adapt without missing a beat Hands-on contributor in cross-functional project teams with full ownership Proactive, solution-oriented, and relentless about moving things forward: blockers are just puzzles you haven't solved yet Strong communicator with the confidence and clarity to train and influence customers, partners, and internal stakeholders alike Experience in line trials, scale-up, and relevant industrial processes is a strong plus A Sweet Package Shape the procurement strategy from the inside of a mission-driven, impact-focused company. Collaborate with a passionate international team working at the edge of what's possible Work in one of the rare food startups that truly scales and operates a 24/7 4-shift production system A position where you can help to challenge a trillion-dollar industry! A very competitive compensation and opportunity to grow Stuff that other startups do as well (30 days vacation, tasty lunches, snacks, drinks, vouchers, gym, ) PLUS: Chocolate. Every. Single. Day. About us We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children. We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunit ies expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.