Senior Software Engineer, Benchmarking

Toast

Boston, MA

Full Time

Senior

134k-214k

9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using Java/Kotlin, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
Develop and optimize data-intensive reporting features, leveraging big data technologies and writing efficient SQL queries.
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.
Collaborate closely with the AI/ML team to integrate and leverage newly developed machine learning models to generate new insights.
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.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Extensive professional experience (minimum 6 years) as a software engineer, with a focus on Java/Kotlin development.
Experience with SQL.
Proven track record of building and delivering complex software products from scratch, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and data structures.
Proficiency in modern software development tools and practices, including version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.
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.

Nice to Have

Experience in an early stage technology startup
Experience building products from scratch is a huge plus!
Experience in building reporting/insights products
Experience in machine learning

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 6 years of professional experience as a software engineer

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits programs
Flexible benefits to support a healthy lifestyle
Total rewards package including cash compensation, benefits, and equity (if eligible)
Salary range from $134,000 to $214,000 USD

Working at Toast

At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient-when they thrive, we thrive. We embrace diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. We create equitable opportunities for all and aim to deliver exceptional experiences. We foster a hybrid work model that encourages in-person collaboration while respecting individual needs. Our culture emphasizes connection, empowerment of the restaurant community, and accessibility in our hiring process.

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