Platform Engineer (P2)
At SpotOn, we’re helping restaurants and small businesses compete and win with flexible payment and software technology—backed by real people who really care. From seamless point-of-sale systems to integrated restaurant management solutions, every SpotOn tool is designed to help local businesses increase profits and create better experiences for their customers and employees.
Recently, SpotOn was:
- Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024
- Awarded Great Places to Work and Built In’s Best Workplaces for the third year in a row
- Selected as the Best Overall Restaurant POS by NerdWallet
- Rated the top-rated point-of-sale (POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra users
We’re committed to caring hard and moving fast so that we can continue to grow and make a positive impact together.
That’s where you come in.
The Client Environments team—within the Infrastructure domain—is hiring an entry-level Platform Engineer based in the U.S. This is a growth-oriented role focused on automating and supporting the networks behind our connected restaurant systems. You’ll contribute to GitOps workflows, deployment pipelines, and remote device orchestration at scale.
We’re looking for someone with strong coding fundamentals (Python, Go, or similar), practical experience using AI tools to accelerate development, and a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Familiarity with basic networking concepts (OSI model, IP addressing, DHCP, VLANs, WiFi, LTE failover) is expected. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants to grow in infrastructure, platform tooling, and applied systems thinking.
This role is perfect for someone eager to apply their programming knowledge to the world of scalable, resilient infrastructure and make a real impact on restaurants. You'll work alongside an experienced crew building the latest and greatest tools and infrastructure for our partner teams across SpotOn. Supporting a wide array of products and tech stacks you'll need to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and apply everything alongside your team.
As part of our platform engineering squad, you'll have the opportunity to: Collaborate with seasoned engineers to design and implement robust, highly available systems in AWS and or other public cloud platforms.
Are you a budding technologist passionate about building the backbone of modern software systems? You'll work alongside an experienced crew building the latest and greatest tools and infrastructure for our partner teams across SpotOn. Supporting a wide array of products and tech stacks you'll need to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and apply everything alongside your team.
As part of our platform engineering squad, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with seasoned engineers to design and implement robust, highly available systems in AWS and or other public cloud platforms.
- Work on actual production systems, gaining invaluable experience in maintaining and optimizing critical infrastructure.
- Deepen your understanding of distributed systems concepts and see how they apply in a real-world setting.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of software development fundamentals , problem solving and algorithmic thinking
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, C++)
- Understanding of distributed systems concepts (e.g., CAP Theorem)
- Ability to work with production-grade systems
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Working experience with AWS or other public cloud provider
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Why Join Us?
At SpotOn, you’ll be part of a team that values diversity, creativity, and a shared mission to help small businesses succeed. Join us to build technology that makes a difference, work with talented peers, and contribute to a culture where your ideas and impact matter.
Compensation:
- Our base pay range is $80,000 -$110,000 for this role
- Please note the salary range listed is just one component of a competitive compensation package which includes a company stock plan
- Offers will be reflective of the candidate’s location and experience.
Benefits:
At SpotOn, we put people above everything else. We’re known for our innovative software and technology solutions, but we stand out because of the hard-working humans behind the tech. We can’t take care of our clients without taking care of our employees first, and that’s why we invest in you with a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match
- RSUs
- Paid vacation, 10 company holidays, sick time, and volunteer time off
- Employee Resource Groups to build community and inclusion at work
- Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
- Tuition reimbursement for up to $2,000 per calendar year to assist with your professional development
The base salary range listed will vary depending on location and experience.
Base salary range
$80,000 - $110,000 USD
SpotOn is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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