Sr. Go Software Engineer - Remote

As the Sr. Software Engineer II (Technical Lead) for Byte Edge, you will own the technical direction and hands-on implementation of our edge computing platform that powers restaurant operations across thousands of locations. You will act as a senior individual contributor and technical leader, setting architectural direction while remaining deeply involved in building core systems.Byte Edge enables quick-service restaurants to operate autonomously at the store level, sustaining 24+ hours of offline operation while processing thousands of daily orders with reliable synchronization to POS systems, kitchen displays, and management dashboards.You will design and build distributed systems that run on in-store hardware, balancing performance, reliability, and operational simplicity in environments with intermittent or unreliable connectivity.Lead the architecture and implementation of edge services in Go, including the cloud-to-edge synchronization bridge and authentication gatewayDesign and optimize messaging patterns for high-throughput, low-latency event streaming across unreliable networksOwn the technical strategy for offline-first architecture, ensuring durability and eventual consistency during extended network outages Build and maintain Kubernetes deployments via Helm charts for edge clusters managed through Spectro Cloud PaletteOptimize services for memory, CPU, and disk constrained environments typical of in-store hardwareCollaborate with cloud platform teams to design seamless cloud-to-edge data flows using MQTT-based bridgingProvide technical leadership through architecture reviews, code reviews, and mentorship of engineersPartner with Product and DevOps to plan phased rollouts and gradual migrations from legacy systemsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including experience operating production distributed systemsExperience acting as a technical lead, owning system design and guiding engineering decisionsTechnical proficiency inGo (1.21+) for high-performance, low-memory serviceDistributed messaging systems such as NATS JetStream, Kafka, or similarKubernetes and Helm for container orchestrationAuthentication and authorization using OAuth2 and JWTStrong experience withEvent-driven and streaming architecturesCI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI or GitHub ActionsDocker and containerized service developmentDesigning systems for resource-constrained or embedded environmentsAdditional QualificationsExperience with MQTT and cloud-to-edge messaging bridgesExperience with edge Kubernetes management platforms such as Spectro Cloud PaletteKnowledge of high-availability patterns including multi-node clustering and fast failoverBackground in restaurant technology, point-of-sale systems, or retail operationsExperience with GraphQL federation or domain graph servicesWhy this role mattersThis role will directly shape how Byte delivers reliable, offline-capable technology to thousands of restaurants globally. The systems you design will be foundational to in-store resiliency, developer velocity, and operational excellence across the Byte platform.Salary Range: $131,100-$164,300 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and supplement and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.