Staff Software Engineer (Android)
Company: spoton
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $188k - $230k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-06-15
About this role
About SpotOn
We’re not just building restaurant tech, we’re giving independent restaurants the tools to compete and win. From our award-winning point-of-sale to AI-powered profit tools, everything we do helps operators boost profit, work smarter, and keep their best people. And every solution is backed by real humans who actually give a sh\*t about helping restaurants succeed.
- **Named the #1 Restaurant POS by G2** (Fall 2025), based on ratings from real users
- Rated the **top-rated point-of-sale** (POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra users
- Awarded **Great Places to Work** and Built In’s **Best Workplaces** for multiple years running
We move fast, care hard, and fight for independent restaurant operators to do what they love, and love doing it. If you’re looking to make an impact with heart and hustle, SpotOn is the place for you.
### About the Role
As a Staff Android Software Engineer in our Hospitality group, you are a technical leader and multiplier. You will serve as a key technical leader for the systems that power the daily operations of thousands of restaurants. This isn't just about building features; it’s about defining how we build them.
You will oversee the technical direction of our Android-native POS and handheld applications, ensuring they are resilient, performant, and capable of handling complex hospitality workflows, from intricate order processing to seamless handoffs to third-party payment processors. You will work at the intersection of product vision and engineering excellence, solving the hardest technical challenges that face our mobile platform. This is a hands-on Staff IC role: you will write production code, lead design reviews, guide architecture, and create leverage through mentorship and cross-team execution.
### What You’ll Do
- **Technical Strategy & Architecture:** Define and drive the multi-year architectural roadmap for our Android applications. You will ensure our "offline-fi...