Principal Software Engineer- Backend

Toast is revolutionizing the restaurant industry with its comprehensive technology platform, and we're seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our Backend team in Chennai. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of restaurant technology while working on complex, scalable systems that impact thousands of businesses.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of architectural decisions, leading the evolution of Toast's backend infrastructure with a focus on scalability, resilience, and efficiency. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Kotlin, DynamoDB, Pulsar, and GraphQL, while building next-generation accounting and financial systems that power restaurant operations.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring you to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation. You'll collaborate across functions, from Product and UX to multiple engineering teams, ensuring robust solutions that meet customer needs. Your expertise will be crucial in defining engineering practices, delivery frameworks, and coding standards that elevate the technical bar across the organization.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the impact you'll have on both the technology and people fronts. You'll mentor engineers, champion data-driven decision-making, and influence Toast's broader technical roadmap. The hybrid work environment offers flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities, requiring minimum 2 days per week in the office.

The ideal candidate brings 14+ years of experience in complex system design, strong technical leadership background, and expertise in distributed systems and event-driven architectures. You should be passionate about building customer-centric products and have excellent problem-solving abilities. Your experience with cloud platforms, modern databases, and agile methodologies will be valuable in this role.

Toast offers a dynamic work environment where diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We're committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive, fostering innovation and growth. Join us in transforming the restaurant industry while working with a team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and impactful solutions.

This is more than just an engineering role – it's an opportunity to shape the future of restaurant technology while working with a company that's making a real difference in the industry. If you're ready to take on this challenge and lead technical innovation at Toast, we want to hear from you.