Senior Software Engineer, Android

Costa Mesa, California, USA Posted 11 weeks ago

Role Overview

Toast is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Android. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Costa Mesa, California. Part of Toast's Backend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Backend roles is $165k-$210k (based on 51 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Location: Costa Mesa, CA #LI-HYBRID #BI-HYBRID

Who We Are

Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.

Are you bready* for a change?

Toast currently serves hundreds of multi-unit brands, including Caribou Coffee, Choice Hotels, Craveworthy Brands, WaBa Grill, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Papa Gino's & D'Angelo, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, and The Human Bean, among others. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our enterprise drive-thru team and help us build the best-in-class drive-thru solutions that enable significant future growth. You will get to work across the entire Toast platform, including our scalable backend, customer-facing web apps, and everything else in between. As a member of the Drive-Thru Enterprise team, you will help ensure our products are built to meet the evolving needs of these customers. You can read more on our Toast for Enterprise Page.

About this roll* (Responsibilities)

Design, build, deploy, and maintain highly resilient and scalable features across Toast’s enterprise management products
Hands-on design and implementation of Android applications in Kotlin
Lead complex projects that improve the functionality and reliability of our products
Ensure quality by building automated testing for changes
Contribute to the overall quality of the Android and backend systems
Collaborate with UX, PM, QA, and Engineering to define, design, and build best-in-class solutions in a complex and fast-moving environment
Guide the growth & development of peer engineers with mentoring and coaching

Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)

5+ years of prior 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)
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Passionate about driving innovation and continuously improving engineering practices
Proven track record of technical leadership and contribution to complex projects
Has a growth mindset with an emphasis on improving yourself and your team
Balances getting things done with platform stability
Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science

What we use to make our dish (Our 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.

AI at Toast

At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.

Our Total Rewards Philosophy
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.

The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible), equity, and benefits. You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy.

Pay Range

$138,000—$221,000 USD

How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process

Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring

Our Approach to Hybrid Working

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success

At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.

We Thrive Together

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.

Apply today!

Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Android position at Toast?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Toast. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Senior Software Engineer, Android role at Toast remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Costa Mesa, California. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Senior Software Engineer, Android at Toast earn?

Toast has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Software Engineer, Android role at Toast posted?

This role was posted on April 22, 2026 (82 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer, Android role at Toast require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Toast lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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