Toast is hiring a
Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join the Data Platform team at Toast as a Principal Engineer to shape the technical direction of our Data Platform, architecting and implementing scalable data solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of developing complex software applications
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, especially distributed data processing, and data storage
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures, effectively communicating with stakeholders from various departments to align data initiatives with business goals
• Experience working with Apache Spark, bonus for experience with Apache Druid or Iceberg
• Experience working on an internal platform team, identifying high leverage work, and working closely with users to optimize processes
• Proficiency in Java or Kotlin
• Proficiency in managing cloud resources, capacity planning, and balancing cost & performance tradeoffs
• Passionate about data quality, data governance, and data security
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of our Data Platform
• Design and optimize real-time analytics solutions with Apache Druid
• Implement data lake strategies using Apache Iceberg for efficient data management
• Improve self-service large-scale data processing pipelines using Apache Spark
• Drive the evolution of our data architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity, and engineering excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes through data-driven insights
• Set a high bar for code quality, testing, and documentation, ensuring our data solutions meet the highest standards
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across lines of business, aligning technical solutions with strategic objectives