Sr. Software Engineer II (Android)

KFC Corporation

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Onsite childcare

Comprehensive medical & dental

Job summary

A global restaurant chain is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer II to lead the development of cutting-edge restaurant technology impacting millions. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in Android development, particularly in Kotlin, and will influence technical decisions and strategy. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, onsite benefits, including childcare and dining options, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

7+ years of professional Android development experience.
Strong mastery of performance optimization.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical owner for major components within the TKDS Android platform.
Lead architecture and design discussions.
Mentor and coach engineers across the team.

Skills

Android development (Kotlin, SDK)

Performance optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS technologies

Job description

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 7,500+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industryboundaries.

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion‑fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

About the Job:

Are you interested in leading the development of cutting‑edge restaurant technology that directly impacts millions of customers and team members across 7,500+ restaurants? As a Sr. Software Engineer II at Taco Bell, you will serve as a technical leader and domain expert within our fast‑growing Restaurant Technology organization. In this role, you will not only be a hands‑on contributor, but also a driver of technical strategy, architectural decisions, and execution excellence for our Touch Kitchen Display System (TKDS) platform. You will work across teams to solve highly complex, ambiguous problems at scale, influence platform direction, and ensure our solutions are resilient, secure, and future‑ready. The Sr. Software Engineer II reports to the Sr. Manager of Software Engineering and plays a key role in shaping the technical vision and long‑term evolution of the TKDS ecosystem.

The Day-to-Day:

Serve as a technical owner for major components or end‑to‑end features within the TKDS Android platform
Be a hands‑on developer driving software development in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
Lead architecture and design discussions, making trade‑off decisions that balance performance, reliability, security, and speed to market
Partner closely with Product, UX, QA, Platform, and Cloud teams to align technical execution with business outcomes
Set and enforce engineering standards across code quality, testing strategy, observability, documentation, and operational readiness
Act as a mentor and technical multiplier, coaching engineers across the team through design reviews, deep‑dive sessions, and hands‑on guidance
Lead the evolution of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and development tooling, including AI‑assisted engineering workflows
Influence technical roadmaps and contribute to long‑term platform strategy, ensuring solutions scale with business growth and future capabilities

Is this you?

7+ years of professional Android development experience, with deep expertise in Kotlin, Android SDK, and modern Android architecture patterns
BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent years of experience
Strong mastery of performance optimization, including diagnosing and resolving ANRs, memory issues, startup latency, and UI rendering challenges
Enjoy working in cross‑functional teams, can communicate technical ideas to non‑technical stakeholders, and thrive in a fast‑paced, agile environment
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives from concept through delivering large‑scale with minimal oversight
Familiar with AWS managed and serverless technologies a plus
Track record of influencing beyond your immediate team through technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration

Work Hard, Play Hard:

Hybrid work schedule and year‑round flex day Friday (Remote/hybrid expectations will be discussed during the kickoff meeting with your Talent Advisor & HRBP)
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 and… honestly, too many good benefits to name

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