R&D Manager
Love building craveable food with real ingredients—and taking it from kitchen concept to nationwide shelves? This role puts you in full ownership of product innovation at a fast-growing, veggie-forward brand, where taste, integrity, and scale all matter.
Apply Now- Actual Veggies
- IC
- Hybrid
- Product Development
- Denver, CO
About Actual Veggies
At Actual Veggies, we celebrate whole foods, real ingredients and veggies! Launched in 2021, our chef-crafted veggie burgers are available nationally in about 12,000 retail doors including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, and Albertsons/Safeway. As we expand to new categories with our innovation, we’re on the fast track for exponential growth and looking forward to being a power player in bringing real food and real ingredients to more households.
What You Will Do
The Research & Development Manager will shape the future of Actual Veggies’ product portfolio, leading innovation and optimization from concept to scale in close collaboration with internal teams and co-manufacturing partners.
Who You Are
You’re a hands-on food innovator who believes real ingredients and vegetables make better products—and you know how to turn great ideas into scalable, craveable, great-tasting food. You thrive in fast-growing environments while partnering seamlessly with co-manufacturers and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
- Company sponsored health, dental, and vision programs
- Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k)
- PTO
Ready To Make An Impact?
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. While our job descriptions outline ideal qualifications, we recognize potential comes in many forms. If you believe in our work and have the foundational skills and experience that would contribute to our company culture and mission, we encourage you to apply.