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# Systems Engineer, New Restaurant Openings at  sweetgreen

- **Company:**  sweetgreen
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Compensation:** $85k–$120k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://careers.sweetgreen.com/jobs/8178243?gh_jid=8178243

## Job description

sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthy communities by connecting people to real food. We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone, and we are building a company that reflects that belief. Our team is made up of people who care deeply about the guest experience, our partners, and each other.

The Systems Engineer II, New Restaurant Openings is responsible for the technical build out of new and relocated sweetgreen restaurants. The role sits on the NRO team within Technology and works at the intersection of business systems analysis and hands on technical execution: partnering with Store Design, Operations, and third party vendors, translating restaurant requirements into system configuration, then staging, configuring, and validating the restaurant technology stack so that each location opens with technology that works the first time. That stack includes POS and QSR platforms such as PAR Brink, along with payments, loyalty, inventory, Salesforce, and the integrations between them. You will be a technical point of contact at each NRO milestone, and you will help reduce the manual effort in the process over time through scripting, API driven tooling, and templated configuration.

You will:

- Execute the technical build out for assigned new restaurant openings, from requirements through go live and post launch stabilization, working alongside the third party vendors who perform on site installation.
- Configure POS and QSR platforms for each opening, including menus, pricing, tenders, modifiers, and store level settings, and stage back end systems and environments so all platforms are integration-ready before go-live.
- Validate technical readiness at each NRO milestone, including install, punch, turnover, and pre-grand opening, against defined entry and exit criteria, and escalate risk early rather than at the gate.
- Provide on-site and remote support during opening week, troubleshoot configuration, integration, and data flow issues across POS, payments, loyalty, inventory, and reporting, and transition each location cleanly into steady-state IT support.
- Build automation that removes manual steps from the build, including scripting, REST API integrations, and bulk configuration tooling, and execute functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing with results captured as repeatable artifacts.
- Gather and document requirements from Restaurant Operations, Finance, Construction, and Development partners, translate them into system configuration, and report readiness and status clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired traits:

- Detail-driven: you treat configuration accuracy as the product, and you verify rather than assume.
- Range from planning to execution: you flex from documentation and requirements work to hands-on troubleshooting depending on what the opening requires.
- Calm under a fixed deadline: openings do not move, and you stay steady and clear-headed in the final week.
- Systems thinker: you look for the pattern behind a recurring issue instead of fixing the same thing store by store.
- Automation-minded: you would rather script a task than repeat it, and you look for the manual work worth eliminating.
- Trusted partner: you communicate technical risk credibly to operators and business leaders without jargon.
- Ownership: you follow an opening through to a stable handoff rather than to the point of technical completion.

Desired experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 3 to 5+ years in systems engineering, business systems analysis, or technical implementation, ideally within restaurant, retail, or QSR technology.
- Hands-on configuration experience with POS and QSR platforms, with PAR Brink, QSR Automation preferred and Toast, Aloha, or Oracle Micros comparable, including menu, pricing, tender, and store-level configuration.
- Demonstrated ability to automate operational and configuration work using scripting such as Python or PowerShell, REST APIs, and SQL, with examples of manual effort measurably reduced.
- Working knowledge of integration patterns and middleware, with the ability to debug data flow across POS, payments, loyalty, inventory, and reporting systems, and strong testing discipline across test case design, UAT, and regression coverage.
- Experience delivering against fixed, externally driven deadlines with multiple concurrent workstreams, and based in Los Angeles with willingness to travel to opening locations as needed.

Nice to have:

- Experience supporting multi-unit fleet growth or new restaurant formats
- Familiarity with version control and CI-style validation applied to configuration management

What you'll get:

- Highly competitive pay + bonus plan
- Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Flexible PTO plan
- 401k program
- Employee HSA and FSA
- Complimentary greens
- An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
- To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose
- A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
- A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
- Free sweetgreen swag

Come join the sweetlife!

## About sweetgreen

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities. As we grow, we are committed to developing our people in our restaurants and at our support center, so that everyone can be part of the movement. When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together Salary range for this role: Starting salary range based on experience $85,000—$120,000 USD

Sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service in the uniformed services of the United States, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

California residents: Review our applicant privacy notice [HERE](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14IrmjTwzN2BIuNkteB5EqJFSDDgPqJNL/view).

sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please [click here](https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify).

## About  sweetgreen

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sweetgreen is a purpose-driven fast-casual restaurant chain that builds healthier communities by connecting people to real food through a farm-to-table, tech-enabled experience.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: SG)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Jonathan Neman, Nicolas Jammet, and Nathaniel Ru

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Fast-casual restaurants & food service
- **Target customers**: B2C — health-conscious consumers, busy professionals, students, and families seeking fresh, convenient, and sustainable meal options
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Building healthier communities by connecting people to real food.” [sweetgreen.com](https://www.sweetgreen.com/mission/)

## Products & Services
- **Sweetgreen Restaurants**: Over 225 locations across the U.S. serving seasonal salads, warm bowls, plates, and sides made from scratch using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.
- **Sweetgreen App & Sweetpass Loyalty Program**: Mobile ordering and delivery via iOS/Android app, with a free loyalty program (Sweetpass) offering rewards, birthday gifts, and menu exclusives.
- **Catering & Group Orders**: Bulk meal options for offices, events, and communities.
- **Infinite Kitchen (Automation)**: A proprietary, tech-enabled kitchen system that automates bowl assembly for speed and consistency, currently being rolled out to select locations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Approximately $2.5–3.5 billion market cap (as of mid-2025, fluctuating with public markets). Exact figure varies daily.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue — $650+ million (FY2024 reported revenue); company is not yet profitable but has shown improving margins.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Major institutional investors include Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and Durable Capital Partners. Strategic partners include local farmer networks across 8+ states.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded from 91 stores (2020) to over 225 stores (2025); launched Infinite Kitchen automation; entered new markets like Houston, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta; committed to carbon neutrality by 2027. [careers.sweetgreen.com](https://careers.sweetgreen.com/categories/about-sweetgreen)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Farm-to-table supply chain**: Direct relationships with 150+ farmers; scratch cooking daily; no artificial flavors, colors, or dyes.
- **Brand loyalty & mission-driven culture**: Strong consumer trust around sustainability, transparency, and health; Sweetpass loyalty program drives repeat visits.
- **Technology & automation lead**: Infinite Kitchen reduces labor costs and increases throughput — a potential moat against traditional fast-casual competitors.
- **Plant-forward, carbon-conscious menu**: 30% less carbon intensive than average American meal; targets carbon neutrality by 2027. [careers.sweetgreen.com](https://careers.sweetgreen.com/categories/about-sweetgreen)

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale through automation**: Rolling out Infinite Kitchen to improve unit economics and enable faster expansion.
- **Menu innovation & local sourcing**: Continuously evolving seasonal menus and deepening grower partnerships.
- **Digital & loyalty growth**: Expanding Sweetpass membership and app-based ordering to drive higher frequency and customer lifetime value.
- **Sustainability leadership**: Investing in regenerative agriculture, animal welfare, and reducing environmental footprint.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: Six core values guide everything — “Win, Win, Win,” “Think Sustainably,” “Keep It Real,” “Add the Sweet Touch,” “Make an Impact,” and “Live the Sweet Life.” [careers.sweetgreen.com](https://careers.sweetgreen.com/)
- **Growth & development**: Strong emphasis on empowering team members to do their best work and develop lifelong skills — from restaurant team members to corporate roles.
- **Perks**: Free greens stipend, 401k plan, paid family leave, and a commitment to best-in-class benefits across both corporate and field teams. [careers.sweetgreen.com](https://careers.sweetgreen.com/)
- **Work environment**: Main campus in sunny Los Angeles with a diverse mix of chefs, engineers, designers, data scientists, and more. Restaurant teams work in over 225 stores across 8+ states.
- **Hybrid/remote**: Corporate roles likely hybrid (Los Angeles HQ); restaurant roles are fully on-site. Not explicitly stated as fully remote for most positions.

## Sources
1. [sweetgreen.com](https://www.sweetgreen.com/mission/)
2. [careers.sweetgreen.com](https://careers.sweetgreen.com/)
3. [careers.sweetgreen.com - About Sweetgreen](https://careers.sweetgreen.com/categories/about-sweetgreen)
4. [Indeed - Sweetgreen Careers](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Sweetgreen)

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