Principal Product Designer, Toast IQ Core (AI Product Team)

Toast, Inc.

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Boston, MA
Salary
$190,000–$304,000 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
Closes
Sep 16, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $212k
This role $247k
$152k most similar roles pay here $320k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $176,950–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $247k versus about $212k for comparable roles.

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About Toast, Inc.

Toast is a cloud-based restaurant management platform providing point-of-sale, payment processing, and operations software for the food service industry.

Toast, Inc. currently has 37 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $179,000–$286,500 across 36 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Product Designer, Toast IQ Core (AI Product Team)

As the Principal Product Designer for Toast IQ Core at Toast’s AI Product Team, you will lead design strategy and execution to evolve the interaction design, design system, and componentry of Toast’s new AI assistant product. Your responsibilities include driving the end-to-end design process for core UX/UI features across web, mobile, and hardware platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as product managers, engineers, data scientists, and go-to-market specialists. You will leverage tools like Figma, Miro, and emerging AI tools to create innovative experiences that enhance restaurant operators' efficiency and revenue growth. This role requires expertise in user-centered design principles, usability testing, and a deep understanding of AI use cases within the restaurant industry.

What you'll do

  • Lead the end-to-end design process for core UX/UI features in Toast’s AI ecosystem.
  • Drive prototyping and experimentation for evolving AI features like memory, personalization, agentic workflows, and actions.
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions for AI assistant product.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design requirements and align on goals.
  • Mentor junior designers and promote best practices in innovation and AI adoption.

What we're looking for

  • Proven ability to lead high-impact design initiatives at a principal level.
  • Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.
  • Proficiency in AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) and design tools like Figma and Miro.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience conducting data analysis, user research, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
  • Mentorship of junior designers and promotion of best practices within the team.

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