Toast is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love.
About this roll* (Responsibilities)
Bready* to make a change?
Restaurants navigate these unprecedented times with technology, resources, and community. Our focus is on building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love. And because our technology is purpose-built for restaurants, by restaurant people, restaurants can trust that we’ll deliver on their needs for today while investing in experiences that will power their restaurant of the future.
Toast is building out a New Ventures business unit with the goal of researching, developing, and scaling a new generation of products and business lines that can have a substantial impact on Toast’s long-term growth. As we get ready to make these new products available to all our customers we are looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer to super charge our team and help us scale our products.
About this roll* (Responsibilities)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack to build scalable and robust user-facing applications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of software architecture, with a desire to build and own products from scratch.
- Design, build, deploy, and maintain highly resilient and scalable features in Toast’s menu management products through full-stack development, with a heavy focus on front-end.
- Lead the development of new features and functionalities from concept to deployment, working closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
- Architect and implement scalable and efficient solutions to solve complex business problems, specifically in the reporting and analytics space.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and prioritize tasks to meet business objectives.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical meetings to ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficient in modern web technologies and UI frameworks (e.g., React, Javascript , TypeScript, REST, GraphQL) with 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience with Java, Kotlin, or similar object-oriented languages.
- Proven track record of building and delivering complex software products from scratch, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
- Champion best practices for development, quality, testing, and web standards best practices
- Focused on delivering positive impact for Toast customers
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Special Sauce* (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves)
- Experience in an early stage technology startup
- Experience building products from scratch is a huge plus!
- Experience in building reporting/in
Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)
AI at Toast
At Toast we’re Hungry to Build and Learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.
Our Spread* of Total Rewards
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. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.
*Bread puns encouraged but not required
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success
At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.
We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
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Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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Top Skills
Toast Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Toast’s headquarters is located in the heart of the Seaport District. Toasters are surrounded by art, culture, and delicious cuisine in one of the most bustling neighborhoods in Boston.
Early Careers
Toast's Early Careers program is designed to launch students' careers by integrating them into the company's vibrant culture and impactful work. Interns and co-ops are treated as full-time Toasters from day one, given meaningful projects, and provided with mentorship from industry professionals. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration across teams, and the autonomy for students to develop and showcase their skills, supported by consistent feedback. Toast offers opportunities across various departments, including technical roles like Software Engineering and Data Science, as well as non-technical roles such as Human Resources and People Operations.
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