Software Engineer III, Tim Hortons

Restaurant Brands International Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global restaurant company is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their Toronto team. The role involves delivering guest-facing features and working with a modern technology stack including TypeScript and AWS. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of software engineering experience and expertise in both frontend and backend development. Responsibilities include collaborating across teams and contributing to code reviews, ensuring quality in high-transaction environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive global paid parental leave

Free telemedicine

Mental wellness support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering customer-facing products.
• Proficient in TypeScript and React.
• 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.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams.

Skills

TypeScript

React

GraphQL

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

DynamoDB

JavaScript build tools

Functional programming principles

Object-oriented programming principles

Unit testing

Integration testing

End-to-end testing

Observability using Datadog

Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

Job description

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of buildingthe 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 billionin 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 will be onsite based out of our Toronto office.

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 (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.

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.