Job Description

Toast is recruiting on behalf of this company for a Principal Engineer to play a critical role in building and launching new ventures. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, entrepreneurial technologist who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to shape the technical foundation of disruptive businesses.

As a Principal Engineer, you will lead early-stage technical development, validate concepts through rapid prototyping, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, impactful solutions. This role offers the unique opportunity to work across multiple industries while benefiting from the stability and backing of a leading investment firm.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Execution: Take full ownership of building and delivering core features and functionality in the earliest stages of new ventures.
Prototyping & Validation: Lead the development of proofs-of-concept (POCs) to rapidly test and validate new ideas.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, business, and growth teams to develop solutions that address real customer pain points.
Architecting & Decision-making: Support technical due diligence, vendor selection, and build/buy/partner evaluations to align with business goals.
Agile & Iterative Development: Implement best practices for agile development, ensuring continuous learning and product evolution based on user feedback.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in technology development across platforms such as web and mobile apps, SaaS, big data, and/or AI & ML-powered platforms.
Full-stack development expertise with the ability to independently build and deploy solutions.
Strong understanding of agile, lean, and continuous delivery methodologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering an open and innovative team culture.
Ability to navigate uncertainty and drive validated learning through experimentation.
Passion for solving customer problems through elegant and effective software solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building new products from 0-1 and bringing them to market.
Background as a Founding Engineer or early technical hire in a startup environment.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: Competitive base salary, annual bonus, company-matched RRSP, and participation in the equity program.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive group insurance, a flexible healthcare spending account, fitness benefits, and mindfulness support.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave top-up.
Additional Perks: Mobile phone reimbursement, education benefits, and professional development support.

Interview Process

Step 1: Functional 1 - Interview with the Hiring Lead (Virtual, 30-45 minutes)
Step 2: Functional 2 - Interview with a Team Member (Virtual, 30-45 minutes)
Step 3: Practical Challenge
- Presentation prep on your own time
- Presentation Delivery: 60 minutes total (Virtual or In-Person, 30 minutes presentation & 30 minutes Q&A).
- Team Interview: 3:1 interview with panel participants (Virtual or In-Person, 45 minutes).
Step 4: Candidate Debrief
Step 5: 1:1 Partner Interview (Virtual or In-Person, 30 minutes)
Step 6: Offer