Posted by Toast is hiring a Tech Lead – Software Engineering to join its growing engineering team in Dublin, Ireland. This full-time hybrid opportunity is ideal for experienced software engineers who are passionate about building scalable applications, mentoring development teams, and leading the delivery of innovative software solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing Toast’s Scheduling product, helping restaurant businesses improve workforce planning, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.
If you have extensive experience in Java or Kotlin, modern web technologies, and software architecture, this leadership opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI-powered development tools, while contributing to one of the world’s leading restaurant technology companies.
Job Summary
Job Title: Tech Lead – Software Engineering
Company: Toast
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in the Dublin office)
About Toast
Toast is a global restaurant technology company that provides cloud-based solutions designed to help restaurants streamline operations, increase revenue, improve customer experiences, and manage employees more effectively. Its platform includes point-of-sale systems, team management solutions, guest engagement tools, and award-winning customer support.
With a strong culture of innovation and continuous learning, Toast empowers its engineering teams to leverage modern AI tools while building products that directly impact thousands of restaurants worldwide.
Job Responsibilities
As a Tech Lead – Software Engineering, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading software engineers, product managers, and designers to build new Scheduling features.
- Designing, developing, testing, and deploying scalable full-stack software solutions.
- Participating in architecture discussions and technical planning.
- Mentoring developers through code pairing, technical reviews, and architectural guidance.
- Championing software development best practices, deployment standards, and quality assurance.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product functionality.
- Contributing to product design and feature planning.
- Leveraging AI-powered development tools to improve productivity and software quality.
- Supporting innovation across the engineering team.
Required Qualifications
To qualify for this role, applicants should have:
- At least 8 years of software engineering experience.
- Strong experience with Java, Kotlin, or another object-oriented programming language.
- Hands-on experience with:
- React
- TypeScript
- REST APIs
- GraphQL
- Experience building scalable software applications.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Experience collaborating with engineering, product, customer success, and other business teams.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused mindset.
Benefits
Toast offers an attractive employee benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive employee benefits
- Hybrid work model
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to AI-powered development tools
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Career growth opportunities
- Inclusive workplace culture
- Flexible working environment
Work Schedule
- Full-time position
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Required to work two days per week from the Dublin office
Why You Should Apply
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers looking to step into a technical leadership role with one of the fastest-growing restaurant technology companies. You’ll work on products used by businesses worldwide while collaborating with highly skilled engineers and using modern technologies to solve real-world problems.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application. Apply Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where is this job located?
The position is based in Dublin, Ireland.
2. Is this a remote job?
No. This is a hybrid position requiring employees to work two days per week in the Dublin office.
3. What is the job title?
The position is Tech Lead – Software Engineering.
4. What programming languages are required?
Candidates should have strong experience with Java, Kotlin, or another object-oriented programming language.
5. What frontend technologies should applicants know?
Experience with React, TypeScript, REST APIs, and GraphQL is required.
6. How much experience is required?
Applicants should have 8 or more years of software engineering experience.
7. Will I mentor other engineers?
Yes. Mentoring developers through code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical guidance is a major part of this role.
8. Does Toast use AI in software development?
Yes. Toast encourages engineers to leverage AI-powered tools to improve development efficiency and innovation.
9. What type of company is Toast?
Toast is a leading restaurant technology company providing cloud-based software solutions for restaurants worldwide.
10. What type of employment is offered?
This is a full-time position.
11. Is this role suitable for junior developers?
No. This role is designed for experienced software engineers with leadership experience.
12. Why should I apply for this role?
This opportunity offers the chance to lead engineering projects, mentor developers, work with modern technologies, contribute to AI-driven software development, and build products used by restaurants around the world.