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Systems Engineer, New Restaurant Openings

sweetgreen
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Restaurant Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 3 to 5+ years in systems engineering, business systems analysis, or technical implementation, ideally within restaurant, retail, or QSR technology
  • Hands-on configuration experience with POS and QSR platforms, with PAR Brink preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to automate operational and configuration work using scripting such as Python or PowerShell, REST APIs, and SQL
  • Working knowledge of integration patterns and middleware, with the ability to debug data flow across POS, payments, loyalty, inventory, and reporting systems
  • Experience delivering against fixed, externally driven deadlines with multiple concurrent workstreams
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting multi-unit fleet growth or new restaurant formats
  • Familiarity with version control and CI-style validation applied to configuration management
What the job really is

The Systems Engineer II for New Restaurant Openings at sweetgreen is responsible for the technical setup of new and relocated restaurants. This role involves collaborating with various teams to translate restaurant requirements into system configurations, validating technology readiness, and providing support during the opening week. The engineer will also focus on automating processes and ensuring a smooth transition to steady-state IT support.

Benefits
  • Highly competitive pay + bonus plan
  • Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO plan
  • 401k program
  • Employee HSA and FSA
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves on-site support during restaurant openings, which may require travel
  • Salary range provided, but based on experience
  • Focus on automation and scripting may indicate a need for strong technical skills
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