Staff Software Engineer

Toast is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Sous Chef team, focusing on building AI-powered solutions that transform restaurant operations. This role is central to Toast's mission of empowering restaurants to operate more efficiently and intelligently through technology.

The position sits within the Sous Chef team, whose mission is to develop an AI-powered assistant that revolutionizes how restaurants make decisions, streamline operations, and engage with their data. The goal is to enable restaurateurs to focus more on hospitality by providing actionable insights and intelligent recommendations that reduce manual overhead.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for end-to-end architecture, experience, data integrations, and AI service infrastructure. The role involves setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and driving platform-wide improvements that scale across multiple teams and product areas. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, particularly in AI and machine learning, to build solutions that directly impact restaurant operations.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience in building scalable backend systems, with expertise in Java, Kotlin, or similar languages. Strong leadership abilities are essential, as you'll be guiding cross-functional initiatives and mentoring other engineers. Deep knowledge of modern service architectures, distributed systems, and hands-on experience with AI/ML systems is crucial.

Toast offers a hybrid work environment that balances in-person collaboration with individual flexibility. The company strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, considering these principles fundamental to their success. They provide comprehensive benefits and are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and the restaurant industry, building solutions that make a real-world impact on businesses. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI application in the restaurant technology space while contributing to Toast's mission of empowering the restaurant community.