Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Toast as a Staff Software Engineer and contribute to the development of the Toast Tables platform, a fully integrated waitlist and reservations system for restaurants. You will design, implement, and enhance cutting-edge solutions using a mix of technologies, collaborating with design and product stakeholders. This role requires strong back-end development skills in Java, Kotlin, or similar languages, proficiency with APIs and databases, and experience with distributed systems. You will also lead and mentor teams, ensuring seamless integration across the product ecosystem. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a hybrid work model.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in back-end development using Java, Kotlin, or other object-oriented languages
• Proficient with modern API standards and technologies (e.g. REST, GraphQL)
• Proficient with relational databases and alternative data stores
• Experience with distributed systems, enterprise messaging systems, and/or microservices
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions in complex, multi-product environments
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of guiding teams through architectural transformations
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Passionate about driving innovation and continuously improving engineering practices

Responsibilities

• Design, scope, and implement cutting-edge solutions using a mix of technologies
• Enhance the platform to boost performance, usability, and scalability
• Collaborate closely with Design and Product stakeholders to ensure we are building the right solutions to the right problems
• Identify high-impact opportunities with your team and turn them into reality
• Be an awesome teammate who’s all in on collaboration and collective success
• Work across teams to ensure that every part of our product ecosystem works seamlessly together to deliver the best possible experience for our customers

Benefits

• We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry
• Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs
• Pay Range$155,000 — $248,000 USD
• We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs