--- title: 'Solutions Engineer - Sr. at OpenTable' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/solutions-engineer-sr-opentable-toronto-yf1p7m6ze5kn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-05' --- # Solutions Engineer - Sr. at OpenTable - **Company:** OpenTable - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Posted:** 2026-08-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/opentable/jobs/8692828002 ## Job description About OpenTable: With millions of diners, 70,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion. Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. ## About the Job We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Engineer to lead complex API integrations and high-impact technical engagements across our partner and restaurant ecosystem. This role independently owns sophisticated implementations, partners cross-functionally to drive successful outcomes, and helps establish strong technical and operational standards across Solutions Engineering. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with APIs and system integrations, thrives in ambiguous and technically complex environments, and can confidently drive initiatives from technical discovery through implementation and launch. They use strong technical judgment to navigate tradeoffs, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and influence scalable improvements across our integrations and developer experience. This posting is for an existing vacancy. ## Responsibilities - Lead complex API integrations and technical initiatives from discovery and solution design through implementation and launch. - Independently own complex, quarter-length technical projects and high-impact partner implementations, establishing clear milestones, dependencies, and delivery expectations. - Serve as the primary technical advisor for sophisticated partners, restaurant groups, and strategic initiatives. - Translate business and partner requirements into clear technical approaches, balancing implementation complexity, scalability, reliability, and partner needs. - Diagnose and resolve sophisticated API and integration challenges using logs, API requests and responses, authentication flows, and system behavior. - Navigate ambiguous technical problems by identifying assumptions, evaluating tradeoffs, and driving decisions toward resolution. - Proactively identify technical risks, dependencies, and implementation gaps and partner with stakeholders to develop mitigation plans. - Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to clarify scope, investigate technical challenges, and identify appropriate short and long-term solutions. - Communicate changes to delivery expectations, blockers, and technical risks early and clearly. - Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and implementations. - Build and maintain deep expertise across our off-the-shelf APIs, integrations, and broader technical ecosystem. - Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and implementation commitments are met while balancing multiple high-priority initiatives. - Partner with Security teams to ensure integrations follow established security and compliance standards and proactively identify potential risks. - Work closely with Sales, Partnerships, Support, Product, and Engineering teams to connect technical decisions and tradeoffs to business outcomes. - Develop scalable troubleshooting approaches, implementation patterns, and technical guardrails that improve consistency and quality. - Partner with Engineering domain owners during complex incidents and technical investigations, using available logs and observability tools to drive resolution and identify opportunities to prevent recurring issues. - Develop scalable troubleshooting guides, implementation playbooks, and technical resources that improve partner self-service. - Identify and raise product improvement opportunities based on technical patterns, implementation challenges, and partner feedback. ## Minimum Qualifications - You have significant experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Consulting, Integration Engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role. - You have deep experience working with REST APIs, JSON payloads, authentication methods, webhooks, and system integrations. - You are experienced in reviewing logs, debugging API requests and responses, and diagnosing complex integration issues. - You have successfully led complex technical implementations from discovery through production launch. - You are comfortable owning complex, quarter-length initiatives and driving work forward across multiple stakeholders. - You can navigate ambiguity, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and drive technical decisions toward resolution. ## Preferred Qualifications - You have excellent communication skills and can translate complex technical concepts and tradeoffs for technical and non-technical audiences. - You have experience partnering with Engineering and Product teams to investigate technical challenges and deliver scalable solutions. - You can balance multiple complex projects and priorities in a fast-paced, global environment. - You demonstrate strong technical judgment and know when to independently drive a solution and when to engage additional expertise. - You contribute technical knowledge and expertise in ways that improve the effectiveness of those around you. - Experience in restaurant technology, hospitality technology, SaaS platforms, or system integrations is a plus. ## Benefits and Perks - Generous paid vacation (20 days) + time off for your birthday - Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year - Focus on mental health and well-being: - Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth - Company-paid subscription to Headspace - Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!) - Paid parental leave - Paid volunteer time - Focus on your career growth: - Development Dollars - Leadership development - Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings - Travel Discounts - Employee Resource Groups - Private health and dental insurance - Life and Disability insurance The best connections happen face-to-face, whether you’re sitting down to dinner or having coffee with a coworker. That’s why OpenTable has adopted a hybrid workplace model. This role aligns with that approach, with an expectation of coming into the office two days a week—giving employees the best of both worlds: in-person collaboration and flexibility. The expected range of compensation for this position based in Toronto, Canada, including commission and/or bonuses is $130,000 - $150,000 CAD. There are a variety of factors that go into determining a compensation range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant. Work Environment & Flexibility At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations. Inclusion We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations. ## #LI-LR1 #LI-Hybrid ## About OpenTable ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: OpenTable is the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservation and dining technology, connecting diners with over 65,000 restaurants, bars, and wineries worldwide. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: BKNG, as part of Booking Holdings Inc.) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 1998 - **Founders**: Chuck Templeton ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Hospitality Technology, Restaurant Reservation Software, Online Dining - **Target customers**: B2B (restaurants, bars, wineries of all sizes – from independent to large chains) and B2C (dining consumers) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We serve restaurants so they can serve the world." Also: "We love what can happen around the restaurant table." ## Products & Services - **OpenTable for Restaurants**: An all-in-one SaaS platform for front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including reservation management, guest management, table management, online ordering, and marketing tools. Integrated with hundreds of technology partners. - **OpenTable for Diners**: A mobile app and website that allows consumers to discover new restaurants via personalized recommendations, curated guides, and data-backed lists, and to book and manage reservations seamlessly. - **OpenTable GuestCenter**: A suite of tools for restaurants to manage guest relationships, loyalty programs, and marketing campaigns. - **OpenTable Payment & POS Integration**: Payment processing solutions tightly integrated with the reservation and management platform. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: OpenTable is a wholly owned subsidiary of Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG). Booking Holdings' market cap is not broken out for OpenTable alone, but the parent company is valued at over $100 billion. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue is not publicly disclosed as a separate entity. However, OpenTable helps restaurants fill over 1.9 billion seats annually (over 150 million seats per month) and processes an average of 8 reservations every second. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (the world leader in online travel & related services, which also owns Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, Agoda, and Rentalcars.com). - **Growth Signals**: OpenTable serves 65,000+ venues worldwide, operates in 36 countries, has a global team of ~1,249 employees (+1.3% YoY), and recently launched its inaugural U.S. Restaurant Ambassador Council (April 2026) to shape strategy and innovation. The company continues to expand its international footprint with offices in the UK, Mexico, Australia, India, Germany, and more. ## Competitive Advantages - **Network Effects**: The largest global network of diners and restaurants creates a powerful two-sided marketplace. More diners attract more restaurants, and vice versa. - **Data Moat**: Over 136 million restaurant reviews and decades of reservation data provide unique insights into dining trends, consumer behavior, and restaurant performance. - **Parent Company Backing**: As part of Booking Holdings, OpenTable has access to immense resources, global reach, and cross-platform synergies (e.g., with KAYAK’s travel portfolio). - **Brand Trust & Longevity**: Operating since 1998, OpenTable is the most recognized and trusted brand in restaurant reservations. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Expansion**: Growing its international presence, particularly in APAC and LATAM, with offices in India, Mexico, and Australia. - **Product Innovation**: Continuously developing new tools for restaurants (e.g., AI-driven recommendations, enhanced operations software) and for diners (personalized discovery, seamless booking). - **Integration & Partnerships**: Deepening integrations with hundreds of tech partners to create a unified restaurant tech stack. - **Community Building**: The new Ambassador Council demonstrates a focus on collaborative innovation with the restaurant industry. ## Why Work Here - **Hybrid & Flexible Work**: OpenTable offers a hybrid work environment with "Work From Almost Anywhere" days, generous holidays, dedicated Recharge Days, and company-wide weeks off. - **Culture & Mission**: Employees work on technology that directly helps small businesses and culinary icons thrive, fostering a sense of purpose and community impact. The culture is described as "relentless hospitality." - **Career Growth**: Opportunities for rapid career development in a global company that is part of the Booking Holdings family. The company has a strong track record of employees moving on to top tech companies (Google, Amazon, Salesforce, Uber). - **Global & Diverse Team**: With 10 offices worldwide and employees from 36 countries, the work environment is international and collaborative. - **Engineering & Product Focus**: Strong emphasis on product design, machine learning, and data engineering, with a tech stack that includes modern tools and frameworks. ## Sources 1. [OpenTable About Us](https://www.opentable.com/about/) 2. [OpenTable Careers](https://www.opentable.com/c/careers/) 3. [OpenTable LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opentable) 4. [Built In OpenTable Profile](https://builtin.com/company/opentable) 5. 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