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# Staff Software Engineer, Android

- **Company:** Toast Inc.
- **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, RabbitMQ, Tailwind, ReactJS, Technical Debt, Backend, Kotlin, Information Technology, Graphql, Microservices
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_aee2770637358505be6207fd91c7fe53

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience developing and maintaining Android applications.
 * Experience with distributed systems, enterprise messaging systems, and/or microservices.
 * Proficient with modern API standards and technologies (e.g., REST, GraphQL).
 * Proven track record of leading teams through major architectural transformations and delivering high-impact, scalable solutions in multi-product environments.
 * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
 * Passionate about driving innovation and continuously improving engineering practices.
 * Proven ability to influence non-technical stakeholders and align technical debt reduction with business value.
 * Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science.

Tech Stack

 * A core of Java & Kotlin based backend services.
 * React SPAs leveraging Tailwind, GraphQL, and Storybook.
 * Android app built in Java & Kotlin.
 * PostgreSQL and DynamoDB as core persistence.
 * Pulsar, Camel, and RabbitMQ for message-based integrations.
 * And many more technologies that help us build a top-class platform.

## Description

* Define the long-term technical strategy and architecture for the Drive-Thru domain, balancing immediate delivery with long-term maintainability.
 * Standardize Android best practices across the organization, influencing how multiple teams build and deploy mobile features.
 * Architect the interface between mobile clients and complex backend services to ensure offline-resiliency in high-volume drive-thru environments.
 * Design, build, deploy, and maintain highly resilient and scalable features across Toast's enterprise management products.
 * Identify high-impact opportunities within the Drive-Thru ecosystem and partner with Product and UX leadership to define the roadmap.
 * Bridge the gap between Android and backend systems to ensure a seamless, end-to-end enterprise experience.
 * Guide the growth & development of peer engineers with mentoring and coaching.
 * Foster a culture of engineering excellence by driving innovation and continuously improving engineering practices.