Software Development Engineer III, Burger King

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Location: Miami, FL

The Software Development Engineer III is a key contributor in designing and building innovative, scalable, and reliable software solutions for Burger King. This role focuses on developing next-generation software and hardware systems, improving the in-restaurant experiences for guests and operators, and optimizing data infrastructure to support operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in full-stack development, experience with hardware development, and a passion for innovation and mentoring.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high-performance, scalable systems and applications to enhance the guest experience and streamline operations.
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Understand complex physical systems and develop hardware solutions that can interact other in-house software solutions.
• Create innovative solutions to improve process by connecting new and old systems to provide actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines, APIs, and database systems to support analytics and operational needs.
• Conduct multiple forms of testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end, ensuring software and hardware reliability.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure seamless operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, design, analytics, and product management, to define requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business goals.
• Partner with vendors and franchisees to implement and support hardware and software solutions across various domains.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain coding standards and quality.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve developer, guest and restaurant experiences.
• Lead by example, fostering engineering excellence and best practices within the team.
• Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Drive strategic projects from concept to delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget alignment.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development with expertise in full-stack engineering (e.g., Node.js, React, TypeScript, JavaScript).
• Proficiency in relational and non-relational database systems (e.g., MySQL, Snowflake, DynamoDB).
• Experience with modern development tools and methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines, serverless technologies, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., AWS Lambda, Terraform, CircleCI).
• Experience designing, creating and maintaining hardware solutions.
• Understanding of IoT systems and how to they interact with local and cloud solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects in an agile environment and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Experience with Appian platform development or other business process automation tools.
• Knowledge of frontend and backend frameworks such as NestJS, Express, and Redux.
• Experience with hardware related projects including designing, developing and maintaining hardware at scale
• Expertise in building and managing APIs and integrating with third-party services.
• Proven experience in mentoring team members and driving technical initiatives.
• Results-driven with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a focus on delivering impactful solutions.

Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.