Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Toast

Staff Software Engineer at Toast designing and implementing Kotlin backend services for device management workflows. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to build modern software solutions.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $193,000 - $309,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in designing and implementing robust backend services using Kotlin and Java, with a strong focus on microservices architecture and containerization technologies. Demonstrates technical leadership and collaboration across teams to drive product development and optimize software quality.

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Kotlin Backend DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipPerformance OptimizationReact Frontend Development

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Hard Skills

Backend Service DesignObject-Oriented ProgrammingAPI DesignDatabase ManagementService Design Strategies

Soft Skills

Cross-Team CollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersJudgment in Planning

Tools & Technologies

Containerization TechnologiesModern Software Test FrameworksAI-Augmented Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Device Management WorkflowsSoftware Quality StandardsSingle-Page Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaKotlinMicroservicesReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hands-on design and implementation of Kotlin backend services to improve our device management workflows for customers.
Lead the design and development of the next generation of Toast’s software services and applications.
Collaborate with Product Management, Hardware, QA and other Software teams on the product roadmap and requirements.
Create technical requirements and detailed designs of the software system being developed.
Lead effort estimation sessions and use sound judgment to enable planning of projects.
Diagnose performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations.
Help set the standard for software quality by adopting modern software test frameworks and practices in day to day development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in designing and implementing robust backend services
Proficient in a modern object-oriented programming language such as Java or Kotlin
Demonstrated technical leadership, with the ability to drive cross-team alignment and influence across engineering, product, and business stakeholders
Demonstrated experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies for enhanced scalability and maintainability
Applied knowledge of best practices in backend application lifecycle management, including database, service, & API design strategies
Experience developing single-page frontend applications using React
Familiarity with AI-augmented development workflows and tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits programs
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements