Job description
About Toast
Now, more than ever, the Toast team is committed to our customers. We’re taking steps to help restaurants navigate these unprecedented times with technology, resources, and community. Our focus is on building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love. And because our technology is purpose-built for restaurants, by restaurant people, restaurants can trust that we’ll deliver on their needs for today while investing in experiences that will power their restaurant of the future.
Every day, many thousands of servers, hosts, and chefs use Toast POS (Point of Sale) to serve millions of guests in their restaurants. To make our restaurants successful, we need to develop products that install painlessly, work together seamlessly, and quickly guide restaurant staff and Toast team members to resolve any problems that occur.
Who We Are
The Android OS team sits at the intersection of hardware and software and builds a platform that is the foundation for the Toast POS device enabling creation of features that delight our customers. The Android OS team partners with a broad set of teams including Point of Sale, Hardware, FinTech, Security, NPI (New Product Introduction) and Customer Care to name a few.
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for this team. The strongest candidate will be a technical leader in the Android OS domain with expertise in Android framework and will have a solid understanding of the overall AOSP (Android Open Source Project) architecture.. If you are a tech leader who is passionate about Android device software, has a knack for software architecture, collaborates well with teams within the organization, can think big, and thrives on building re-usable software platforms with high focus on quality, this position is for you!
About this roll \* (Responsibilities)
- Technically lead the Android OS team to design and develop the next generation of Toast’s Android Platform.
- Define, design and develop new Android OS framework components and services to meet Toast’s custom hardware needs.
- Create software designs for large scale AOSP projects using industry best practices and lead the team through the development and validation of associated features.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Hardware and other partner teams to build a long term vision for Toast Device capabilities.
- Make solid technical decisions keeping software quality, security, and maintainability in mind.
- Help set the standard for software quality by accelerating adoption of automated testing using modern software test frameworks and practices.
- Grow and develop team members through coaching and feedback
Do you have the right ingredients* ? (Requirements)
- 8+ years of AOSP development experience customizing the OS for new hardware devices .
- Experience with Google’s AOSP architecture developing Android framework services and custom AIDL interfaces.
- Experience designing large scale software systems for Android devices.
- Experience working with Hardware teams to review and analyze product schematics.
- Proficient in Java, Kotlin and C++
- Experience working with CI/CD systems and source control tools such as Gerritt/GitHub
- Experience working with SOC (system on chip) vendors.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field or equivalent experience
Bonus ingredients* (preferred skills)
- Experience with BSP (Board Support Package) development and Linux device tree configuration.
- Experience developing software for point of sale and payment devices
- Experience developing Android System applications.
- Experience working with the Android Networking Stack
- A solid understanding of the Android security model (SE Linux policies)
- Experience developing and debugging device drivers
- Masters degree in relevant field.
Our Spread* of Total Rewards:
- Unlimited Vacation
- Sabbatical opportunity after five years
- 401(k) and matching
- Medical, dental, & vision coverage
- Mental Health Benefits
- 100% paid childbirth recovery medical leave
- 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
- Eligibility for 100% paid medical or family leave
- Subsidized backup childcare
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- Home office and telecommunications stipends
- Free access to Certified Financial Planners
- Commitment to Employee Wellness through resources such as a quarterly Wellness Stipend
- Various peer and company recognition programs
The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills and experience. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions, if eligible), benefits, and equity (if eligible).
Pay Range
$155,000—$248,000 USD
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success
At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.
We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
Apply today!
Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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