Front-End Engineer (AI Products)

McDonald's • Chicago, IL

98d • $98,140 - $125,130

About The Position

McDonald's growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald's will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. McDonald's Global Technology is here to power tomorrow's feel-good moments. That's why you'll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we're digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we're reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald's restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that's where our diverse and talented teams come in. They're made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced. Check out the McDonald's Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, HCI, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in front-end development
• Hands-on experience building web applications with React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• Basic experience in backend development (Node.js/Express or similar), ability to build simple APIs and integrate with databases or external services to deliver end-to-end web applications
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with designers, product managers, and AI engineers
• Interest in AI-powered applications and eagerness to learn about integrating AI into user experiences

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on chatbots, interactive dashboards, or real-time data visualizations
• Contributions to design systems or component libraries
• Exposure to AI/ML APIs or AI-driven product features

Responsibilities

• Build user-friendly web applications using React.js, HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks
• Contribute to end-to-end development of webapps, including connecting frontends to backend services
• Support development of lightweight Node.js/Express services to integrate APIs, handle data flows, and connect to AI/ML services
• Translate AI/ML outputs into intuitive interfaces, dashboards, recommendations, and interactive experiences for users
• Work with UX designers to implement responsive, accessible, and human-centered designs
• Learn and apply AI-driven interaction patterns such as chatbot UIs, personalized recommendations, and simple multimodal experiences
• Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and documentation
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to cloud-based services (e.g., GCP, AWS)
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, bringing curiosity and a growth mindset to AI-powered product development

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Adoption assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Flexible ways of working
• Time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree