Full-Time

AI Automation Engineer

7shifts

7shifts

201-500 employees

Restaurant workforce management: scheduling, payroll, hiring

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid work is expected, with offices in Toronto and Saskatoon.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Claude
Microsoft Azure
Python
Git
SQL
OpenAI
Data Engineering
Vercel
AWS
n8n
REST APIs
Zapier
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • Hands-on experience with large language models and AI tools such as Claude, OpenAI, or similar.
  • Experience building and deploying AI-powered solutions and connecting systems through application programming interfaces.
  • Comfort with Python or a similar programming language, SQL and databases, and automation platforms such as n8n, Zapier, Make, or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with modern development and deployment tools such as Git, Vercel, Railway, or cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Understanding of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, security, access controls, sensitive-information handling, and appropriate safeguards.
  • Ability to take ambiguous problems from idea through implementation and maintain shipped solutions.
  • Ability to understand business workflows, identify automation opportunities, and translate business needs into practical solutions.
  • Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, drive projects through implementation and iteration, and measure impact.
  • Ability to document solutions, establish practical guardrails, and enable teams to adopt and maintain what is built.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with leaders and teams to understand workflows, translate business needs into automation opportunities, and shape solutions that create capacity.
  • Redesign processes by challenging existing ways of working, eliminating unnecessary steps, and creating simpler, more scalable processes.
  • Prototype, test, and launch practical AI-powered solutions using large language models, agents, and related tools.
  • Integrate existing tools and systems through application programming interfaces and automation platforms.
  • Document solutions, establish clear processes and guardrails, and enable teams to use and maintain the solutions.
  • Track time saved, capacity created, and efficiency gains to evaluate results and prioritize future automation work.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with workflow orchestration or robotic process automation tools.
  • Familiarity with data pipelines or business intelligence tooling.
  • Experience in restaurant technology or vertical software as a service.

7shifts provides a subscription-based workforce management platform for restaurants. It combines scheduling, payroll, hiring, onboarding, and compliance into one system, with AI-assisted auto-scheduling and insights on shift performance, attendance, and engagement. It differentiates itself by focusing on restaurants and bundling core workforce tasks into a single platform to improve efficiency and reduce turnover. Its goal is to help restaurants run more smoothly, stay compliant with labor laws, and deliver better guest experiences through smarter staffing decisions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$131M

Headquarters

Regina, Canada

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 2026 added IHOP and HCI Hospitality, expanding enterprise credibility.
  • September 2026 Employee Training keeps customers inside one platform longer.
  • May 2026 Clair tip payouts tap employee demand for faster pay.

What critics are saying

  • Toast, Fourth, and Restaurant365 attack 7shifts from adjacent payroll and scheduling bundles.
  • 7shifts' per-location pricing punishes growth, pushing multi-unit chains toward cheaper rivals.
  • A POS platform can bundle scheduling, compress margins, and replace 7shifts entirely.

What makes 7shifts unique

  • 7shifts unifies hiring, onboarding, scheduling, payroll, and training for restaurant operators.
  • Its restaurant-specific workflows now span multi-EIN payroll, tips, compliance, and shift trading.
  • Deep integrations with Lightspeed and SpeedLine strengthen forecasting accuracy from POS data.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Company Equity

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Parental Leave

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
PR Newswire
Sep 9th, 2026
7shifts launches employee training feature to consolidate restaurant HR operations in one platform

7shifts, a restaurant HR platform, has launched Employee Training, a training solution integrated directly into its existing system. The feature allows restaurants to consolidate training with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and payroll in one platform. The tool uses AI to convert standard operating procedures, menus, and handbooks into structured courses. Managers can assign training by location, department, or role, add quizzes, and track completion. Employees access training through the 7shifts mobile app. The Sandpiper, a two-location restaurant group in Idaho, adopted the feature after previously using three to four separate systems. Human Resources Manager Cinda Ness estimates the shift could save six to eight hours every two weeks in training preparation time. Employee Training is included with 7shifts Premium.

SpeedLine Solutions Inc.
Jun 11th, 2026
A Better Shift Starts Here: SpeedLine + 7shifts Join Forces

A Better Shift Starts Here: SpeedLine + 7shifts Join Forces The Partnership That Puts Your Labor Strategy Where It Belongs, Working for You SpeedLine is proud to officially announce a new partnership with 7shifts, bringing powerful, modern labor-management capabilities directly into the SpeedLine ecosystem. For operators who have spent late nights trying to fill shifts, balance labor budgets, or track down last-minute replacements, this collaboration marks a major step forward in simplifying and strengthening workforce management across the restaurant industry. 7shifts was built for the fast-paced, unpredictable nature of hospitality. It's more than a scheduling tool, it's a complete team-management platform designed to help operators save time, support their staff, and protect their bottom line. With this new integration, SpeedLine Plus now communicates with 7shifts, allowing labor and sales data to flow effortlessly between the two systems and giving operators a clearer, more accurate picture of their business. Smarter Scheduling, Built for Real Restaurant Life Creating a weekly schedule shouldn't take hours, and with 7shifts, it doesn't. The platform's drag-and-drop builder makes it easy to build schedules quickly and confidently. * Templates let you reuse your strongest schedules with a single click * Employee availability is displayed clearly before assigning shifts * Once published, schedules are delivered instantly to staff smartphones This partnership ensures that SpeedLine operators can build schedules faster, with fewer errors, and with better visibility into labor needs. Proactive Labor Cost Control Labor is one of the most significant controllable expenses in any restaurant. Through this integration, operators gain the insight they need to manage staffing proactively rather than reacting after the fact. * Set labor budgets based on projected sales * Receive alerts before employees reach overtime * Adjust staffing levels before labor costs impact profitability By connecting SpeedLine Plus sales data directly to 7shifts, operators can make informed decisions in real time. A Central Hub for Team Communication Clear communication is essential to keeping teams aligned and reducing turnover. 7shifts brings all staff communication into one organized, accessible platform. * The Shift Pool allows employees to swap or claim shifts with manager approval * In-app messaging supports announcements and group conversations * Read receipts show exactly who has viewed important updates This partnership gives restaurants a reliable, centralized way to keep their teams informed and engaged every day. Tools That Support Today's Workforce Modern restaurant employees expect flexibility, transparency, and control, and 7shifts delivers. * Staff can trade shifts, pick up extra hours, or release shifts when needed * Tip pooling rules can be customized and managed using SpeedLine Terminal labor data * Employees can view their individual or pooled tip earnings directly in the app * Drivers can access multiple store locations from a single account * Sick or no-show shifts can be reassigned as open shifts while maintaining accurate attendance and accountability These features help restaurants retain their best talent and create a more supportive work environment across every shift. Compliance Made Easier Labor laws continue to evolve, and staying compliant can be challenging. 7shifts helps operators stay on track with built-in tools for: * Break tracking * "Right to Rest" requirements * Fair Work Week regulations This partnership gives operators confidence that they're meeting labor requirements without adding extra administrative work. Data-Driven Scheduling Through SpeedLine Integration The integration between SpeedLine and 7shifts brings precision and clarity to labor planning. By syncing SpeedLine Plus sales data directly into 7shifts, operators can schedule with accuracy and confidence across every shift. * Forecast staffing needs using actual SpeedLine sales history * Track labor-to-sales percentages in real time * Reduce payroll errors with synced clock-in/clock-out data * Stay compliant with automated break and overtime tracking This data-driven approach helps operators make smarter decisions that directly impact profitability. A Better Experience for Your Entire Team With the 7shifts mobile app, employees can view schedules, request time off, and manage shift changes from their phones. This transparency reduces no-shows, improves communication, and keeps teams more engaged and informed. A Partnership Designed to Help Operators Succeed At SpeedLine, its mission has always been to provide operators with the tools they need to run more efficient, more profitable delivery and restaurant operations. Its new partnership with 7shifts strengthens that mission by giving restaurants greater control over labor, communication, and compliance, and ultimately helping operators reclaim their most valuable resource: time. Posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2026 @ 15:06 PM. Updated on June 11, 2026 @ 10:06 PM PST.

PR Newswire
Mar 5th, 2026
7shifts expands enterprise partnerships with IHOP and HCI Hospitality, adds earned wage access

7shifts, a scheduling and payroll platform for restaurant operators, has announced strong momentum through enterprise partnerships and product expansion. The company added major clients including IHOP and HCI Hospitality, whilst expanding partnerships with Scooter's Coffee, Rooster's Wings, The Broken Yolk Cafe and Boston Pizza Franchise Group. The Toronto-based company launched several new features including Multi-EIN Payroll, Clair Earned Wage Access, and enhanced compliance tools for Right to Rest and Fair Work Week. These updates aim to streamline payroll management and reduce manual processes across multiple entities. 7shifts was named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 list and received Great Place to Work certification. Founded in 2014, the platform now serves over 55,000 restaurants.

PACE Business
Mar 22nd, 2025
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PR Newswire
Nov 26th, 2024
7Shifts Announces 382 Ranking As A Fastest-Growing Company In North America On The 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Company Credits 286% Revenue Growth to its Comprehensive Platform Unrelenting Dedication to Empowering Restaurant Success. TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 7shifts, the all-in-one team management app for restaurant operators, today announced it has ranked number 382 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. This is the fifth consecutive year that 7shifts has appeared on the prestigious list, its 286% growth over the last three years reinforces its position as a leader in the restaurant technology industry. "We've grown so much over the 10 years we've been in business that it is really rewarding to be part of this distinguished group of companies once again," said Jordan Boesch, CEO at 7shifts. "We are proud to have paid out more than $190 million in wages to more than 13,000 hospitality workers across the USA