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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** OWNER - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $220,000.0 - $240,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Node.Js, Next.js, Software Systems, TypeScript, Workflow Management Systems, ReactJS, Backend, Real Time Data, Build Tools, React Native, Front End Software Development - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/staff-software-engineer-restx-509979734 ## About the Role * 7+ years, with meaningful time building end-to-end systems and product experiences * Strong experience building high-throughput systems with a focus on reliability and scalability * Experience with our backend stack (Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL) * Experience building workflow orchestration, automation systems, or AI agents * High degree of cross-functional collaboration - past colleagues in product, design, and business would speak highly of you * Strong sense of ownership and drive, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems ## Description Today, restaurant owners spend huge amounts of time reacting to operational problems: managing incoming orders, handling kitchen bottlenecks, coordinating delivery, updating menus, and responding to customer issues under constant time pressure. RestX is building the autonomous operating system for restaurants. We are building systems that detect issues using signals across fragmented systems, automate decisions at scale, and help restaurants run with minimal manual intervention, helping owners focus on their passion: making great food and delighting their customers. This team owns ordering, fulfillment, menu syncs, POS integrations, kitchen workflows, and operational automations - systems directly in the critical path for restaurant revenue and guest experience. We're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer, who cares deeply about scale and reliability, while building compelling product experiences and has the range to own it end-to-end. You'll build mission-critical software systems that directly impact restaurant revenue and reputation. This role is 100% remote and can be based anywhere in the United States and Canada. Our Tech Stack * Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript * Mobile: React Native * Backend: Node.js, TypeScript * Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL * TypeScript everywhere The impact you'll have * Build autonomous restaurant operations software and innovate new interaction models between operators and software * Work on mission-critical systems that directly impact guest experience with our product, restaurant revenue and reputation, and operate as a leader in reliability and scale * Build systems in a domain with rich real-time data loops with immediate customer feedback, and have a direct impact on Owner's revenue trajectory by greatly reducing support tickets and churn * Demonstrate extreme ownership across workflows spanning ordering, kitchens, delivery, and fulfillment ## Related Videos - [Postgres in the Age of AI (and Devin)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1042-postgres-in-the-age-of-ai-and-devin) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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