Software Engineer II

Toast is a leading technology company serving the restaurant industry with an all-in-one SaaS platform and financial technology solutions. Our suite of tools helps restaurants streamline operations—from point of sale and digital ordering to employee scheduling, payment processing, and team management.

Our mission is to empower restaurants to enhance guest experiences, improve operational efficiency, and drive growth through technology.

Are you bready* for a change?

We’re looking for a talented and versatile Software Engineer with expertise in Java, React, SQL databases (SQL Server/PostgreSQL), AWS, and a strong interest or experience in AI/ML technologies.

In this role, you’ll help design and scale secure, high-performing, cloud-based applications. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver next-generation features and tools for our platform.

Join us to improve our platform and add the next generation of products.

About this roll* (Responsibilities)

As a Software Engineer at Toast, you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX, Product, QA, Engineering) to build and maintain high-performance SaaS applications
• Develop backend services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks)
• Build modern, interactive UIs with React.js
• Write performant, maintainable SQL queries using SQL Server or PostgreSQL
• Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on AWS using services like EC2, Lambda, RDS, and S3
• Integrate AI/ML-powered features using platforms such as OpenAI
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and reliable across large distributed systems
• Contribute to code reviews, solution architecture, and technical documentation
• Advocate for best practices in coding, design, testing, and performance
• Take pride in seeing your work positively impact thousands of restaurants
  
  

Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)

• 3+ years of Java development experience (Spring Boot preferred)
• 2+ years of React.js and modern frontend tooling experience
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (SQL Server or PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with cloud-native application development and AWS ecosystem
• Exposure to or interest in AI/ML concepts and integrating AI-driven APIs
• Experience with RESTful APIs and optionally GraphQL
• Skilled in writing unit/integration tests (JUnit, xUnit, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving abilities in large, distributed systems
• Experience with application monitoring, logging, and performance tuning
• Excellent communication skills, able to work with both technical and non-technical teams
  
  

Passion for continuous learning and staying current with new technologies

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.

Apply today!

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 candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.

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