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Systems Engineer, New Restaurant Openings

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Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant Technology

About the Role

At Sweetgreen, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Food & Beverage space, Real food, healthier communities, better futures for all.

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>The Systems Engineer II, New Restaurant Openings</strong> 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.</p>

<p><strong>You will:</strong></p>

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<li>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.</li>

<li>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.</li>

<li>Validate technical readiness at each NRO milestone, including install, punch, turnover, and pre-grand opening, against defined entry and e

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Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Sweetgreen sources the best quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they trust to cook food from scratch that is both delicious and nourishing. They plant roots in each community by building a transparent supply chain, investing in local farmers and growers, and enhancing the total experience with innovative technology. Since opening its first 560-square-foot location in 2007, Sweetgreen has scaled to over 240 locations across the United States, and its vision is to lead the next generation of restaurants and lifestyle brands built on quality, community, and innovation.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Sweetgreen's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Sweetgreen is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Financial & Retirement, Health & Wellness, Time Off & Family, Community & Purpose, Workplace Culture. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Farm-to-Table Connection and Collaborative Mission-Driven Work and Genuine Care for People.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Nourishing Our People and Transparency & Trust.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.

Sweetgreen currently has 64 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Marina del Rey, Carlsbad, Greenbrae. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/sweetgreen/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Sweetgreen's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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