Staff Software Engineer - Application Infrastructure
Core
Architecting and operating ultra-reliable, high-performance cloud infrastructure and shared services for Toast's platform serving millions of users.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Application Infrastructure)
Builds
Cloud-native services, shared libraries, and event-driven architecture powering Toast's restaurant operations platform.
Domain
Fintech / SaaS / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems design, asynchronous messaging, event-driven architecture, API design, system observability, performance optimization, code maintainability, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Java, Kotlin, Go, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Terraform, Apache Pulsar, AI-driven development tools
Technologies
AWS, Kotlin, Go, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Terraform, Apache Pulsar, Claude Code, Cursor
Responsibilities
Architect and deliver ultra-reliable, high-performance services; resolve performance bottlenecks across infrastructure and databases; define and enforce engineering best practices; collaborate with Product on technical direction; leverage AI tools to enhance development workflow.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence