Senior Food Scientist Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

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.

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 fromYum! 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 

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 Mas 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.  

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