Ben & Jerry’s Product Developer

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Permanent , Full-time position;
International sponsorship and relocation (local or international) are not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process.

Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont by friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as of 2025. With a unique structure including Ben & Jerry’s Board of Directors, who support the company in advancing its social mission while maintaining brand integrity. An iconic brand, with annual turnover exceeding €1 Billion, Ben & Jerry’s aims to double its business and expand its global impact.

Our mission thrives on balancing growth with our grassroots and activist spirit, ensuring we remain a purpose‑led organization with a connected 3-part mission.

This role is in Ben & Jerry’s Global Research, Design & Innovation (RD&I) team. The RD&I team develops and improves Ben & Jerry’s super‑premium ice cream portfolio, supporting renovation, innovation, value improvement, quality improvement and business continuity across markets.

This role supports the development of new flavors and product improvements, while helping deliver business continuity, material efficiency and cost‑saving initiatives.

• Develop product concepts, flavors, designs and formulations for new and existing products.
• Prepare, evaluate and refine laboratory samples and product prototypes.
• Support ingredient and supplier assessment, onboarding and approval processes.
• Maintain product specifications, nutrition information and related technical documentation.
• Plan and support lab, pilot plant and factory trials to enable successful product launches.
• Support business continuity, cost savings, material efficiency and waste reduction work.
• Provide clear project updates to technical, marketing and cross‑functional partners.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to execute projects from concept through launch.
• The role requires strong organization and follow‑through, including the ability to manage five or more active projects across multiple regions while also supporting day‑to‑day RD&I work.

Can build strong working relationships across Ben & Jerry’s and TMICC, partnering effectively while helping protect and advance Ben & Jerry’s connected three‑part mission. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and curious about ingredients, flavors and consumer experiences. They should be able to combine ingredients in creative, practical ways that support product quality, differentiation and consumer appeal. Culinary training is a plus, but not required.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in the food industry, with hands‑on experience in product development, product formulation or technical project execution.
• Experience preparing and evaluating product samples, prototypes or trial materials using structured feedback and…