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TecTammina

POS Programmer Analyst

Dayton, OH

A minimum of 2 years' experience designing, coding, testing, and deploying enhancements to a POS system. Minimum 2 years recent experience (within last 12 months) maintaining and enhancing a point of ...

Gianteagle

Job Summary As an Associate Software Engineer, Retail POS you will assist in the development, writing and testing of application software from specifications for new and modified Retail and POS ...

Catalyst Brands

Engineer 2 - POS Tester

Dallas, TX · On-site

$129K/yr

Engineer 2 - POS Tester Position Location: 6501 Legacy Drive, Suite B100, Plano, TX 75024 Salary: $129,022 per year Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Summary of Duties: • Perform POS ...

Scadea

POS Architect

Pleasanton, CA

$70 - $92.25/hr

... engineering, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions. • Review architecture, code, and integration patterns to ensure performance, security ...

Catalyst Brands

Engineer 2 - POS Tester

Dallas, TX · On-site

$129K/yr

Engineer 2 - POS Tester Position Location: 6501 Legacy Drive, Suite B100, Plano, TX 75024 Salary: $129,022 per year Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Summary of Duties: • Perform POS ...

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SR. POS SOFTWARE ENGINEER

$40 - $60/hr

SR. POS SOFTWARE ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS : * Must have experience with Toshiba 4690 POS systems * Specific experience with Toshiba ACE * Experience in a retail environment * Strong communication and ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for pos engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A POS (Point of Sale) Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting point-of-sale systems used in retail and hospitality industries. They configure hardware and software solutions, ensure system security, and integrate payment processing technologies. POS Engineers also provide technical support, optimize system performance, and implement updates to enhance functionality and reliability. Their role is crucial for ensuring seamless transaction processing and a smooth customer experience.

What are some common challenges a POS Engineer faces during a typical workweek?

A POS Engineer often encounters challenges such as troubleshooting complex hardware or software issues, ensuring compatibility between various devices, and minimizing downtime during system upgrades or installations. They may need to respond quickly to urgent service requests or work outside regular business hours to implement updates without disrupting daily operations. Effective collaboration with IT, operations, and vendor teams is crucial for resolving issues efficiently. Being proactive in preventative maintenance and staying updated on the latest POS technologies also helps reduce recurring problems and supports smooth business operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pos Engineer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a POS (Point of Sale) Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, electronics, or a related field, along with experience in deploying and maintaining POS hardware and software systems. Familiarity with POS platforms (such as NCR, Oracle Micros, or Toshiba), networking fundamentals, and relevant certifications like CompTIA A+ or vendor-specific credentials are often required. Problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure smooth implementation and ongoing reliability of POS systems, which are critical for business operations in retail and hospitality environments.

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Director, Point-of-Sale (POS) Engineering

Director, Point-of-Sale (POS) Engineering

Petco

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Petco rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 631 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

430th of 727 rated retailers

Job description

Want to help pets live their best lives?
We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.
  • Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.

  • Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services.

  • Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:
We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
Director, Point-of-Sale (POS) Engineering
As Director of POS Engineering, you'll lead the technology powering millions of customer transactions while helping redefine the modern retail experience. This is an opportunity to transform our Point-of-Sale ecosystem into a connected, cloud-enabled commerce platform that seamlessly brings together stores, digital channels, loyalty, payments, and customer experiences.
If you're passionate about modern engineering, large-scale distributed systems, and building high-performing teams that solve complex business challenges, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As the technology leader for Petco's Point of Sale platform, you'll define the engineering vision and execution strategy for one of the company's most business-critical systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Define and execute the long-term engineering strategy and technical roadmap for Petco's Point of Sale ecosystem.
  • Drive modernization initiatives across POS applications, commerce services, and supporting retail systems.
  • Lead the architecture and delivery of scalable, resilient, cloud-enabled solutions that support thousands of stores and millions of customer interactions.
  • Partner with Product leaders to translate business strategy into innovative technical solutions that improve customer and associate experiences.
  • Champion engineering excellence through modern software development practices, automation, observability, and continuous delivery.
  • Oversee ongoing platform enhancements while balancing innovation, stability, security, and operational excellence.
  • Provide technical leadership for complex enterprise initiatives involving multiple systems and business stakeholders.
  • Identify technology opportunities that improve speed, reliability, scalability, and the overall retail experience.
  • Lead and develop distributed engineering teams while fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
  • Communicate technology strategy, priorities, and execution updates to Directors, Vice Presidents, and other senior business leaders.

What You Bring
We're looking for a technology leader who combines deep engineering expertise with strong business partnership and people leadership.
Key distinction of job level:
  • Leads large cross functional teams that work on the most complex business issues
  • Minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment. Provides solutions to issues utilizing judgment.

Required Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related fields, or equivalent work experience.
  • 12+ years of IT and business industry work experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
  • Requires advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management and other related disciplines/processes.
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams responsible for enterprise Point of Sale (POS) platforms.
  • Experience delivering large-scale, highly available retail or commerce technology initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of omnichannel retail architecture and customer commerce experiences.
  • Experience with payment processing, payment gateways, loyalty platforms, and PCI compliance principles.
  • Experience partnering with Product Management to define roadmaps and prioritize engineering investments.
  • Demonstrated success leading geographically distributed engineering teams across onshore, offshore, and nearshore delivery models.
  • Strong executive presence with experience influencing Directors, Vice Presidents, and senior business leaders.

Technical Expertise
Experience leading engineering organizations building modern applications using technologies such as:
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • Microservices Architecture
  • GraphQL
  • Apache Kafka
  • AWS Cloud Services
  • Linux and/or Windows environments

Experience with cloud-native architecture, APIs, distributed systems, event-driven design, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices is highly valued.
Why Petco?
Technology at Petco directly impacts how millions of pet parents care for the pets they love. From checkout experiences and loyalty rewards to connected commerce and veterinary services, our engineering teams build platforms that make every interaction simpler, faster, and more meaningful.
If you're excited by modernizing enterprise retail technology, leading exceptional engineering teams, and helping shape the future of omnichannel commerce, we'd love to have you on our team.
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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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