Manager, Engineering Tech Lead

McDonald's

Base: $127,332.00 - $159,165.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
5+ years software engineering experience
2+ years leading engineering teams
Data modeling and api design expertise
McDonald's is seeking a Manager, Engineering Tech Lead to oversee the development and operation of its Menu Service and Model Context Gateway. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software engineering and team leadership, particularly in data services and APIs, while the role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team responsible for designing, building, and operating the Menu Service and Model Context Gateway to support McDonald's Accelerating the Arches strategy.
  • The position requires managing the migration from legacy hardcoded menu logic to a standardized, event-driven, and API-first architecture while ensuring real-time data availability.
  • Candidates will receive comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance, educational assistance, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses and long-term incentives.

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McDonald's is seeking a Manager, Engineering Tech Lead to oversee the development and operation of its Menu Service and Model Context Gateway. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software engineering and team leadership, particularly in data services and APIs, while the role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Salary

Base: $127,332.00 - $159,165.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and stock/equity grants; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), adoption and educational assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years software engineering experience
  • 2+ years leading engineering teams
  • Data modeling and API design expertise
  • Cloud-native architecture experience
  • Legacy migration to event-driven systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with QSR or retail platforms
  • Familiarity with LLM and AI integration
  • Background in conversational commerce
  • Event-driven architecture knowledge
  • Real-time data pipeline experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science
  • Proven ability to manage architectural modernization
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

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