Purpose of the RoleThe Product Developer plays a key role in transforming chef‑created gold standards into functional, testable product prototypes and recipes. This role is highly hands‑on—supporting the development, iteration, and validation of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) that bridge culinary intent with real‑world technical feasibility.OverviewThe Product Developer plays a key role in transforming chef‑created gold standards into functional, testable product prototypes and recipes. This role is highly hands‑on—supporting the development, iteration, and validation of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) that bridge culinary intent with real‑world technical feasibility.ResponsibilitiesPrototype and MVP DevelopmentExecute hands‑on development of early culinary product prototypes based on direction from Chefs and senior product developers.Works on simple projects in autonomy to deliver prototypes and scalable recipesSupport product evaluations, reformulations, and recipe adjustments to align with gold‑standard targetsDocument preparation parameters and product performance to support product iteration and scale‑up.Provide input on product handling, quality challenges and pack‑out anize samples, build variants, and prepare materials for sprint reviews and llaboration & Scale‑Up SupportWork closely with the Chefs, Process development,



Supply Chain and quality teams to prepare products for pilot trials.Support troubleshooting during early‑stage co‑manufacturing or test production runs.Support the product development Managers in daily tasks for complex projects.Maintain accurate logs of formulas, build notes, test results, ingredients challenges and learnings, etc.Ensure traceability and development hygiene for all product iterations.Success in This Role Looks LikeHigh‑quality, well‑documented prototypes delivered on time and within COGSStrong collaboration and communication with culinary, technical, and operational partners.Rapid iteration with clear learnings feeding into the next development cycle.Prototypes that are practical, consistent, and ready for handoff to senior developers or scale‑up leads.QualificationsDegree in Food Science, Culinary Innovation, Food Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.7‑ 10 years of hands‑on product development experience in food, culinary innovation, or R&D; kitchens.FSQA experience is a major plusStrong practical culinary ability to prototype quickly and fortable in fast‑paced, ambiguous R&D; environments.Familiarity with pilot production or co‑manufacturing processes is a plus.Excellent organization, documentation, collaboration and communication skills.Ability to find solutions and proactivity complete the profile

📌 Product Developer, Culinary Innovation, Food Ventures (Barcelona)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 Barcelona