About the job
About SpotOn
At SpotOn, we are revolutionizing the restaurant industry by providing independent restaurants with cutting-edge technology to thrive in a competitive market. From our award-winning point-of-sale systems to advanced AI-driven profit enhancement tools, every solution we offer empowers operators to increase profitability, optimize operations, and retain top talent. Our commitment to our clients is backed by a dedicated team that genuinely cares about their success.
Ranked #1 Restaurant POS by G2 (Fall 2025), based on user feedback
Recognized as the top-rated point-of-sale (POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra users
Honored as a Great Place to Work and recipient of Built In’s Best Workplaces awards for consecutive years
We prioritize agility, empathy, and advocacy for independent restaurant operators, allowing them to focus on their passion. If you aspire to make a meaningful impact with dedication and drive, SpotOn is your ideal workplace.
About the Accelerate Team
The Accelerate team, consisting of five skilled engineers, is dedicated to redefining software development within the fintech realm through AI-native engineering practices. With direct support from senior leadership and defined project goals, we are committed to setting new industry standards in software building.
We are seeking a Staff/Principal Individual Contributor (IC) with proven experience in AI-assisted engineering at scale. This is not a role for the AI-curious; you are someone who integrates AI into coding daily. You have developed agents that deliver tangible results. Your insights on model selection, agent limitations, and effective guardrails are backed by real-world experience. You are eager to apply what you’ve learned on a larger scale.
As the most senior technical AI expert on the team, you will be the go-to person for architectural guidance, tackling complex challenges, and establishing technical benchmarks.
The Role: Technical Lead, Not Manager
This position is not about merely setting up CI/CD pipelines or integrating Copilot. You are the architect behind the systems that transform how SpotOn engineers develop software. You will:
Establish yourself as the technical authority in AI engineering. You will define the standards for AI utilization in code generation, review, testing, and task automation. Your focus will be on designing systems, workflows, and guardrails that ensure AI-aided development is safe, measurable, and scalable in a PCI-compliant environment.

