Principal Software Engineer

the opportunity to make a huge impact in a critical space. Your leadership will drive excellence within the team and influence our broader engineering community, setting new standards and contributing to our collective success. About this roll * (Responsibilities) Lead the evolution of our Menus architecture and data models, delivering scalable solutions that have significant business impact. Define and implement frameworks and processes that guarantee the quality, resilience, and scalability of our user experiences and API platform. Develop and execute technical strategies to solve complex business challenges, leveraging data-driven decisions to prioritize impactful changes. Establish guiding technical and delivery principles that influence engineering practices across the broader engineering organization. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity, and engineering excellence. Build and maintain strong partnerships across lines of business, aligning technical solutions with strategic objectives. Do you have the right ingredients* ? (Requirements) Minimum education: BE or B.Tech in a technology-related field 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in back-end development using Java, Kotlin, or other object-oriented language Proficient with modern API standards and technologies (e.g. REST, GraphQL) Proficient with relational databases and alternative data stores Experience with distributed systems, enterprise messaging systems, and/or microservices Demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions in complex, multi-product environments. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of guiding teams through architectural transformations. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Passionate about driving innovation and continuously improving engineering practices. How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. We ask that you complete interviews and assessments on your own, without real-time AI tools, recording, or transcription bots, unless we tell you otherwise in advance. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working 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 hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast People Are the Secret Ingredient in Our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry brings together people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we value that same breadth at Toast. We strive to build a culture grounded in authenticity, respect, and humility, where every Toaster has a real opportunity to grow, contribute, and do their best work—raising the bar in delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and each other. 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 . ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.