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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Restaurant Tech POS & Intelligent Systems - **Company:** Wingstop Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Generative AI, Backend, Information Technology, Low Latency, Api Design, Legacy Systems - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=28a579304e2ead50 ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) Certifications * Cloud certifications (AWS preferred) are a plus Tools & Technical Experience * 7+ years of professional software engineering experience * Strong experience in restaurant POS, retail store systems, or hospitality technology * Backend expertise in Python and API architecture * Experience designing distributed systems in AWS * Experience building high-availability, low-latency transaction systems * Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and release quality controls * Familiarity with PCI-sensitive or regulated transaction environments * Hands-on experience deploying AI, generative AI, or agent-based systems in production environments is preferred People Skills * Strong cross-functional collaboration skills * Ability to translate operational business requirements into scalable system design * High ownership and accountability mindset * Clear written and verbal communication skills * Commitment to engineering excellence, testing discipline, and production reliability * Ability to operate independently as a senior individual contributor WHO YOU ARE No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can. You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You're curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don't just point out problems-you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward. You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren't afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward. You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down. You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement. ## Description The Senior Software Engineer - Restaurant Tech POS & Intelligent Systems is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for designing and implementing scalable restaurant technology solutions that modernize Wingstop's POS and back-office ecosystem. This role will focus on: * Building resilient, secure, high-performance POS integrations * Designing cloud-native APIs and distributed services * Supporting inventory modernization and item master separation from legacy NBO systems * Developing reusable integration patterns across POS, kitchen, and enterprise platforms * Establishing secure, PCI-aware transaction flows * Leveraging AI-enabled development practices to improve engineering velocity and system reliability This individual will operate as a technical owner within the Restaurant Technology domain, ensuring scalable architecture, clean design standards, and operational excellence across restaurant systems. Role Responsibilities * Architect and build scalable integration services supporting POS and back-office modernization * Design distributed APIs ensuring high availability and low latency across restaurant systems * Support inventory-aware workflows including item availability and stock synchronization * Lead separation and redesign of item master ownership from legacy systems * Establish automated testing standards and release quality controls * Implement observability, monitoring, and production reliability practices * Ensure compliance with PCI and data protection standards * Partner cross-functionally to align technical solutions with operational business needs * Contribute to AI-enabled automation initiatives improving engineering productivity and operational insight ## Related Videos - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Coffee with Developers - Babette Wagner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1223-coffee-with-developers-babette-wagner) ## Related Articles - [Promotion Interview Questions: How to Answer and Get the Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/413-promotion-interview-questions-how-to-answer-and-get-the-job) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)