Sr. Software Engineer I

KFC•Irvine, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in working on cutting-edge software technology that will have a direct impact on millions of customers and over 7,500+ restaurants? As a Sr. Software Engineer I at Taco Bell, you will have an incredible opportunity to be a hands-on contributor to our fast-growing eCommerce software engineering team. Your experienced technical background and problem-solving ability will be critical as we solve new challenges at a huge scale, all while using the latest and greatest cloud-native technology. The Sr. Software Engineer I will report to the Sr. Manager, Software Engineering and be part of an innovative eCommerce team.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in iOS development with a solid understanding of Swift, SwiftUI, iOS SDKs, and common libraries
BS degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent years of experience
Proven track record of tackling complex technical challenges, including optimizing app performance, improving load times, and debugging tricky issues like ANRs or layout delays
Enjoy working in cross-functional teams, can communicate technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders, and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment
Familiarity with AI Coding tools like Claude Code or Cursor
Experience mentoring junior developers and enjoy sharing your knowledge of software engineering principles and best practices

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AWS managed and serverless technologies a plus

Responsibilities

Be a hands-on developer driving software development in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Collaborate cross-functionally and take ownership of complex technical problems by architecting robust, scalable, and secure solutions that address both current needs and future growth while aligning with business objectives
Set the technical bar for the team by implementing best practices in code quality, design patterns, and documentation
Mentor and guide junior team members through code reviews, pair programming, and technical knowledge sharing
Ensure all deliverables meet or exceed defined architectural, security, and compliance stands, working closely with relevant stakeholders
Participate in the creation and enforcement of automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to include leading the charge of AI implementation into tooling
Contribute to strategic technical ideation around architectural concepts for platform modernization and continued rollout of new features at scale

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
Discounts, free food, swag