Android Software Engineer

About Toast and Role Overview

Toast develops innovative technology solutions targeted at supporting restaurants and local businesses in thriving within a digital environment. Their tools empower business owners to optimize operations, enhance sales, engage with customers, and maintain employee satisfaction. The Android Software Engineer will join the Guest Engagement team to create innovative guest interaction experiences aimed at attracting and retaining restaurant patrons.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain robust, adaptable, and efficient Android applications operating on Toast POS devices deployed across thousands of restaurants.
• Deliver features throughout their lifecycle including design, deployment, performance tracking, and iterative improvements informed by user feedback.
• Implement superior user experiences using contemporary Android development standards.
• Collaborate proactively in a team-oriented environment passionately focusing on shared success.
• Design functionalities that elevate the dining customer experience.
• Engage closely with product managers, UX designers, QA teams, and participate actively in agile development ceremonies.
• Work alongside fellow engineers company-wide to continually enhance the Android platform at Toast.

Requirements

• Between 2 to 4 years of professional Android development experience using Kotlin and/or Java with practical experience deploying production applications.
• Proficient with current Android development tools and frameworks is mandatory.
• Enthusiasm for AI-powered development and familiarity or interest in utilizing LLM-based agents like Claude Code for pioneering workflows.
• Ability to consume and work with backend APIs such as REST and GraphQL services, with willingness to engage in full-stack tasks as needed.
• Adaptability to ambiguous scenarios and incremental software delivery in an agile setting.
• A strong commitment to user satisfaction and a passion for seeing products adopted in real-world environments.
• Solid grounding in software engineering principles including writing clean, testable code with unit tests and openness to integrating AI-driven development enhancements.

Technical Environment

• Android applications developed in Java and Kotlin running on-site at restaurants.
• Backend services implemented primarily in Java and Kotlin.
• Utilization of AI development tools such as Claude Code incorporated into daily workflows.
• Data storage utilizing PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• API interactions through REST and GraphQL protocols.

Additional Information

• This role requires working onsite at the Dublin office two days per week as part of a hybrid working arrangement.
• Toast embraces AI technology internally to enhance productivity, documentation, and learning throughout all departments.
• The company offers a comprehensive total rewards program designed to attract, retain, and reward talent while promoting an adaptable and healthy work-life balance.
• Toast is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible hiring process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
• Employees represent diverse backgrounds and the company values authenticity, respect, humility, and opportunities for growth and contribution.