Lead Software Engineer

For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Position Description: 

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of PAR’s hardware products. In this hybrid technical and leadership position, you’ll guide the team while staying hands-on in design, coding, and problem-solving. You’ll drive new product and feature development, support sustaining engineering, and integrate third-party solutions. Working in a SCRUM-based, high-reliability environment, you’ll champion formal development processes that ensure quality and repeatability. You’ll also represent the team in planning and project meetings, translating business goals into engineering outcomes, and keeping projects on track through clear execution, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Position Location:

Remote, United States

Reports To: 

Sr. Director, Engineering

What We’re Looking For:

Requirements:

• 8+ years leading software development projects in technical and functional roles

• Bachelors in computer science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• Experience taking software projects from concept to release

• Strong background in embedded Linux development

• Skilled in fast-paced, SCRUM, high-reliability environments

• Expertise in Python, C/C++, SQLite, Linux, FreeRTOS, MQTT, REST

Additional skills:

• Digital Signal Processing (Audio)

• Real-time audio streaming protocols

• Cloud-native development (front and back end)

• Image processing

• Machine learning / natural language processing

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

• Hands on development

• Lead code reviews, and technical problem-solving

• Define scope, requirements, and success criteria with stakeholders

• Set priorities, delegate tasks, and ensure timely delivery

• Identify risks and drive proactive solutions

• Bridge communication between technical and business stakeholders

• Provide clear project updates on milestones and deliverables

• Champion continuous improvement across people, process, and technology

Interview Process:

• Interview #1: Phone Screen with Talent Acquisition Team

• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)

• Interview #3: Video interview with Cross-Functional Stakeholders (via MS Teams)

• Interview #4: Video interview with Team (via MS Teams)

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact [email protected]. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.