Sr. Software Engineer I

YUM; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical benefits

Onsite gym

Onsite childcare

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Taco Bell, part of Yum! Brands, is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer I to join our eCommerce team. This hybrid role emphasizes hands-on development, architecture, and mentoring across a fast-growing platform, leveraging Swift, iOS, and cloud-native tech.

You will drive secure, scalable solutions, lead code quality initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features at scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of iOS development experience with Swift, SwiftUI, and iOS SDKs.
• BS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges, optimize performance, and debug tricky issues.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and communicating with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be a hands-on developer driving software development in a fast-paced environment.
• Architect robust, scalable, and secure solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Set technical standards for code quality, design patterns, and documentation.
• Mentor teammates through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and platform modernization.

Skills

iOS development

Swift

SwiftUI

iOS SDKs

AI coding tools

AWS serverless

Mentoring juniors

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

Job description

We believe everyone deserves the right to Live Más – and we're constantly inspired by the creativity it takes to get there.

Sr. Software Engineer I

Hybrid

About the Job:

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.

The Day-to-Day:

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

Is this you?

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

Familiarity with AWS managed and serverless technologies a plus

Experience mentoring junior developers and enjoy sharing your knowledge of software engineering principles and best practices

Work-Hard, Play-Hard

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

Salary Range $129,800 to $162,200 annually + bonus eligibility + equity (if applicable) + benefits.

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job‑related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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