Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Embedded Finance

Posted on 8/8/2024

Toast

Toast

5,001-10,000 employees

Technology platform for restaurant operations

Consumer Software
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$182k - $291kAnnually

+ Overtime + Bonus + Commission + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Java
Requirements
  • Growth mindset with an emphasis on learning and self/team-improvement
  • Extensive experience building and shipping production software to customers
  • Experience with Java or other object oriented programming languages
  • Experience with front end and back end development
  • Respectful, empathetic, and humble
  • Passionate about making users happy and seeing people use your product in the wild.
  • Startup mindset and comfort with ambiguity
  • Flexible in using different tech stacks and languages
  • Experience with lending and financial services solutions
  • Able to demonstrate platform thinking and design
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the leads to identify high-impact opportunities
  • Make technical decisions and recommendations that will lay the foundation for the future of our strategy
  • Stay in tune with customer needs by participating in user interviews and research
  • Guide the design and build of the overall suite of products to work seamlessly together for our customers

Toast provides a technology platform tailored for the restaurant industry, offering a range of products and services that help streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and increase profitability. Its main product is an all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) system that integrates mobile ordering, online ordering, and gift card management, along with features for sales reporting, employee management, and customer relationship management (CRM). This integration allows restaurants to minimize their dependence on third-party services, leading to cost savings. Toast operates on a subscription model, charging restaurants a recurring fee for platform access, while also earning revenue from transaction fees, hardware sales, and additional services like restaurant loans. The goal of Toast is to empower restaurants to optimize their operations and improve their financial performance.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$874.5M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Toast's expansion into hotel restaurant technology opens new market opportunities.
  • The launch of Toast Invoicing simplifies catering and wholesale order management for restaurants.
  • AI-powered tools enhance customer satisfaction and streamline restaurant operations.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpotOn could impact Toast's market share.
  • Integration challenges from acquiring Delphi Display Systems may affect operational efficiency.
  • Expansion into hotel technology may stretch resources, impacting core restaurant services.

What makes Toast unique

  • Toast offers a comprehensive, cloud-based POS system tailored for restaurants.
  • The platform integrates front-of-house, back-of-house, and guest-facing technologies seamlessly.
  • Toast's Marketing Suite uses AI for targeted campaigns and personalized guest experiences.

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Benefits

Peer Nominated Toastie Awards

Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Sabbatical

Unlimited Vacation & Flexible Work Hours

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage + Wellness Stipend

Commitment to Employee Wellness

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