Staff Software Engineer, RestX

Owner.com

Staff Backend Engineer responsible for developing software systems that enhance restaurant operations automation. Collaborating on mission-critical systems to improve guest experience and streamline restaurant revenue.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptMongoDBNode.jsPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build autonomous restaurant operations software and innovate new interaction models between operators and software
Work on mission-critical systems that directly impact guest experience with our product, restaurant revenue and reputation, and operate as a leader in reliability and scale
Build systems in a domain with rich real-time data loops with immediate customer feedback, and have a direct impact on Owner’s revenue trajectory by greatly reducing support tickets and churn
Demonstrate extreme ownership across workflows spanning ordering, kitchens, delivery, and fulfillment

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years, with meaningful time building end-to-end systems and product experiences
Strong experience building high-throughput systems with a focus on reliability and scalability
Experience with our backend stack (Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
Experience building workflow orchestration, automation systems, or AI agents
High degree of cross-functional collaboration — past colleagues in product, design, and business would speak highly of you
Strong sense of ownership and drive, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health coverage
work from anywhere (remote-first workplace)
unlimited PTO
extra fun perks!

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Hard Skills & Tools

end-to-end systemshigh-throughput systemsreliabilityscalabilityworkflow orchestrationautomation systemsAI agentsNode.jsMongoDBPostgreSQL

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationownershipdrivecommunicationproblem-solving