Software Engineer III, Tim Hortons

Popeyes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global restaurant brand is seeking a Software Engineer III to develop production-grade features impacting guest experiences. The successful candidate will work with modern tech like TypeScript, GraphQL, and AWS. Responsibilities include building solutions, participating in code reviews, and ensuring quality releases. The ideal applicant has 3+ years of experience in software engineering within consumer domains, particularly in quick-service restaurants. This position requires on-site work in Toronto five days a week.

Benefits

Comprehensive global paid parental leave

Free telemedicine services

Mental wellness support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering customer-facing products.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Experience with GraphQL or REST at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver reliable technical solutions for guest-facing features.
• Contribute to code reviews and uphold engineering best practices.
• Instrument services with Datadog and monitor performance.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

GraphQL

AWS Lambda

JavaScript build tools

Functional programming principles

Unit testing

Integration testing

End-to-end testing

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Tools

Datadog

Terraform

Job description

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world.

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.

As a Software Engineer III on the Tim Hortons engineering team, you will ship production-grade features and services that handle millions of requests daily. You’ll work with modern tech (TypeScript, GraphQL, serverless AWS) and see the direct impact of your code on guest experience. While the stack is full-stack, strong candidates with deeper expertise in either frontend or backend who want to broaden their skills are welcome.

This position is based in Toronto, ON and is in the office 5 days a week.

Role & Responsibilities

• Build and deliver reliable technical solutions for guest-facing features under guidance from senior engineers.
• Break down product requirements into well-scoped tasks and implement them end-to-end.
• Contribute to code reviews, uphold engineering best practices, and write clear documentation (RFCs/ADRs).
• Instrument services with Datadog, monitor performance, and participate in on-call rotations to troubleshoot incidents.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA to ensure timely, high-quality releases.
• Automate repetitive tasks in CI/CD pipelines to improve developer velocity.
• Share learnings in guild sessions and support the growth of junior teammates.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering customer-facing products.
• TypeScript, React, and Node.js (production experience).
• GraphQL (Apollo Federation preferred) or REST at scale.
• AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB fundamentals.
• JavaScript build tools & packaging (npm, pnpm, Webpack, Vite, etc.).
• Functional and object-oriented programming principles.
• Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing (Jest, Playwright, or similar).
• Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Observability and incident triage using Datadog (or comparable APM).
• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
• Exposure to mobile development (Expo / React Native) is a plus.
• Openness to AI-driven development tools.
• Clear, concise communicator—able to explain technical trade-offs to engineers and non-engineers alike.
• Experience in quick-service restaurant (QSR), retail, or other high-transaction consumer domains.
• Demonstrated work on systems that process large request volumes with strict performance targets.
• Familiarity with digital engagement or personalization solutions (loyalty, offers, payments).
• Proven success working in agile, cross-functional teams focused on iterative delivery.

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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.