Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Toast is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Team Management Platform APIs development. This key role involves establishing system designs and partnering with Product Management to drive technical roadmaps. The position focuses on unifying disparate data and implementing scalable, flexible APIs that enhance Toast's Payroll, Team Management, Scheduling, and Mobile App experiences.

The ideal candidate will become a domain expert in areas including scheduling, shift management, wage calculations, and labor forecasting. They will work with a collaborative team to design and build APIs while managing the migration of customer experiences to centralize access across the Toast product suite.

The role leverages Toast's robust tech stack, including AWS services (S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda), Java & Kotlin backend services, PostgreSQL and DynamoDB for persistence, and message-based integrations using Pulsar, Camel and RabbitMQ. The position offers competitive compensation ($155,000-$248,000) plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical leader who enjoys mentoring others, driving API best practices, and working on complex distributed systems. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for engineers who want to make a significant impact on a growing restaurant technology platform.

Toast emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering a hybrid work model that balances in-person collaboration with individual needs. The company provides comprehensive benefits and focuses on creating an inclusive environment where employees can thrive while helping empower the restaurant community.