Principal Data Engineer

On Site Full TimeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesToast

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. At Toast, we’re building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and thrive.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related role building and maintaining data systems in production.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with a programming language such as Python, Scala, or Java.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Experience building and optimizing ETL/ELT workflows using tools such as Airflow, dbt, or similar orchestration frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and pipeline design.
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code for data transformations and automation.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical tradeoffs and data concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including operations and business leaders.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with analytics, operations, and engineering teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a drive to build scalable, reliable systems.

Benefits

  • Cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible)
  • Equity
  • Benefits

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