Full-Time
Software Engineer 1
iOS
McDonald's
10,001+ employees
Global fast-food chain with franchised model
Compensation Overview
$75.7k - $94.6k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
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- Previous technical internship(s), if applicable.
- Programming experience with Swift, Objective-C, and iOS platform technologies and APIs.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience.
- Ability to take a project from scoping requirements to launch to delivery.
- Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
- Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly.
- Solid knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, are self-driven and deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly quantitative with great judgment and passion for building a phenomenal customer experience.
- Supply to all aspects of the agile development life cycle including design, development, documentation, testing and operations.
- As a software development engineer on a team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the definition, vision, design, road map and development of product features from beginning to end.
- Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security.
- Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all team deliverables.
- Work in an agile, startup-like development environment, where you are always working on the most important priorities.
McDonald’s operates a global network of fast-food restaurants offering burgers, fries, and other items, serving customers quickly and affordably. It uses a mix of company-owned and franchised locations, with revenue coming from store sales, franchise fees and royalties, and income from owning and leasing real estate. It relies on digital ordering, third-party delivery, and a rewards program to boost convenience and loyalty, plus family-friendly amenities. Its goal is to lead the quick-service restaurant space by delivering scale, a strong brand, and a broad digital ecosystem, while expanding through franchising and real estate.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1955
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue rose 9% to $6.5 billion, with 3.8% comparable sales growth.
- McValue and Meal Deal offerings can capture trade-down demand in weak consumer periods.
- About 2,600 planned 2026 openings support continued global unit growth and royalty expansion.
What critics are saying
- US margins are compressed, forcing heavier discounting that pressures franchisee economics.
- Second-quarter comparable sales face meaningful deceleration if consumer spending weakens further.
- Third-party delivery dependence and local permitting slow margin recovery and unit expansion.
What makes McDonald's unique
- McDonald’s combines franchised growth with real-estate ownership across thousands of restaurants.
- Its app, loyalty, delivery, and self-service kiosks deepen customer engagement.
- Menu innovation and brand collaborations keep McDonald’s culturally relevant and traffic-generating.
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Company News
Tesco, Amazon and Primark rank among UK's most distrusted brands. 18 May 2026 Retail giants including Tesco, Primark and Amazon are among the most distrusted brands by UK consumers, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 UK adults by the Liquidation Centre found McDonalds, Tesco and Amazon are the top three least trusted brands in the UK, in a top 10 list that also features Asda, Primark, Starbucks, Apple, Greggs, Sainsbury's and Ryanair. Respondents cited as cost as the single biggest factor behind lost trust, with 26% of those surveyed citing high prices as the main reason they no longer trust a brand, well ahead of other concerns. One consumer surveyed said they were "paying more every week but getting less for it", while another said prices had "gone up without any noticeable improvement in quality". Technology and ecommerce brands are not immune. Amazon and Apple both feature on the list, suggesting that convenience and scale alone are no longer enough to maintain loyalty in a more price-conscious environment. Across sectors, customer experience also plays a significant role. Nearly one in five respondents cite poor service as a reason for losing trust, while more than 30% link trust issues to service and quality concerns overall. Expectation gap. This growing distrust points to an escalating gap between customer expectations and what brands and retailers are actually delivering. While many brands and retailers are offering more rewards and more complex loyalty schemes, many customers still believe they fall short on value. As Richard Hunt, director at Liquidation Centre, says: "People are not expecting perfection, but they do expect fairness. If prices go up, they want to feel the quality and service still justify it. When that balance disappears, trust goes with it, and once that is lost, it is very difficult to win back." Pointing out that customers are "paying much closer attention to the everyday value they are getting" - something that's been in the spotlight recently with the reaction on social media to Lidl's new Points Plus scheme, which many Lidl customers have claimed is less generous than the old one - he added: "Small frustrations add up over time, whether that is higher prices, poorer service or just feeling like standards have slipped." Problem for retailers. In a highly competitive retail environment where consumers are counting every penny and increasingly spending only on essentials, the perception that so many household names are distrusted brands suggests that retailers cannot rely on either existing customer loyalty or rewards schemes as a smokescreen for a weak value proposition. Value is what customers are looking for - and retailers need to be sure they are delivering it.
McDonald's has signed a deal to sell Red Bull energy drinks, adding Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, Dirty Dr. Pepper and Mango Pineapple Refresher to its menu from August, according to confidential documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal. The move comes as McDonald's intensifies competition in the fast food sector, where it holds 49% of the US market. The company recently launched a $3 menu and $4 breakfast to attract cost-conscious customers, with CEO Chris Kempczinski stating the strategy aims to improve "value & affordability scores". Red Bull, which sold 14 billion cans last year generating $14 billion in revenue, competes primarily with Monster and Celsius in the energy drink market. McDonald's recent quarterly results showed comparable sales up 5.7% worldwide, with revenue rising 10% to $7 billion.
McDonald's to add energy drinks, crafted sodas to US menus, WSJ reports. The new beverages slated to roll out in May include a Dirty Dr Pepper and a Mango Pineapple Refresher, with the energy drinks to come in August, said the report. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Apr 13, 2026, 11:30 AM Updated Apr 13, 2026, 11:39 AM McDonald's is preparing to introduce a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer as part of a broader revamp of its cold drink menu at its US restaurants later in 2026, the Wall Street Journal reported on April 12, citing company documents. The new beverages, slated to roll out in May, include a Dirty Dr Pepper and a Mango Pineapple Refresher, the report said. McDonald's energy drink offerings are expected to go on sale starting in August, the Journal added. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. McDonald's did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment. According to the report, McDonald's plans to price the new drinks below offerings from competitors such as Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Sonic and other chains. This comes as restaurants compete to attract price-conscious diners worn down by economic uncertainties. Earlier in April, McDonald's introduced menu items priced at US$3 (S$3.80) or less and offered a US$4 breakfast meal deal in the US. Top stories. Explore top stories from all sections in one place
End of an era: Disney Park McDonald's gets torn down. Credit: Michael Gray, Flickr It's the end of the era for the Golden Arches as one Disney park tears down a McDonald's restaurant that has served guests since the 1990s. My videos. The Golden Arches and Disney. McDonald's and The Walt Disney Company have collaborated since the 1980s, starting with Happy Meal toy partnerships and eventually expanding to the Disney theme parks. In the 1990s, kiosks serving French fries and other McDonald's staples appeared at Disneyland Park, Magic Kingdom Park, and EPCOT, and a full-service fast food restaurant opened in the Downtown Disney District (now Disney Springs) at Walt Disney World Resort. McDonald's eventually sponsored the now-closed DINOSAUR ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. You'll still find Disney-themed Happy Meal toys at your local McDonald's, but the brand disappeared from the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in the early 2000s. Disney did not renew its contract with the brand as part of an effort to promote healthy eating for children, and the theme park kiosks, restaurants, and DINOSAUR sponsorship disappeared. The only McDonald's on Disney property in the United States is a standalone restaurant near Walt Disney World's All-Star Resort hotels. Still, McDonald's remained a staple overseas at Disneyland Paris Resort. After opening its first French location in 1972, the Golden Arches became a fast-food giant in the country. France eventually became the company's second-largest market. In the 1990s, a giant McDonald's opened in the Disney Village lifestyle complex. McDonald's leaves original Disney location. Last year, Disneyland Paris Resort announced the permanent closure of the decades-old McDonald's restaurant in the Disney Village shopping, dining, and entertainment district. The fast food giant has operated in the outdoor lifestyle complex for nearly 30 years. The restaurant remained open while construction continued on a more modern McDonald's nearby, but welcomed its final guests on February 16, 2026. X (formerly known as Twitter) user @cave0fwonders shared these photos and a video of the Golden Arches coming down: A page is turning... | [Translated from French] #disneylandparis @McDonaldsFrance Get your Happy Meal nearby. Luckily, European Disney Park guests won't have to go far to get their Big Macs and chicken McNuggets. The new Disney Village McDonald's opened near Lake Disney on February 17, with exclusive Disneyland Paris Resort merchandise and "an innovative architecture designed exclusively for Disneyland Paris." Have you ever spotted ongoing construction during your visit to Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, or an international Disney park? Share your experience with Inside the Magic in the comments!
McDonald's looks to build on south side of e'town. * BY GREG THOMPSON THE NEWS-ENTERPRISE * 9 hrs ago Residents and motorists on the south side of Elizabethtown will be lovin' this. The Burrell Family McDonald's operates the Golden Arches in Elizabethtown among others south along Interstate 65 and as far west as Evansville, Indiana. It is proposing construction of a new restaurant in a vacant lot across Roanoke Drive near Subway. The proposal will be taken up by the Elizabethtown Planning Commission at its meeting Tuesday. The lot at 100 Roanoke Drive near East Dixie Avenue will be subdivided with a portion of it being developed for the new McDonald's. "We are recommending approval, so it should be fairly smooth sailing," said Aaron Hawkins, city planner. According to a spokesperson with the Burrell Family McDonald's, the target date for opening is next spring. If the family-owned company is able to receive all of the necessary approvals, officials will be able to pull a construction permit by late summer or early fall. Business development on the south end of Elizabethtown has been an emphasis for Mayor Jeff Gregory, who took office in 2018. The city recently invested $4 million for sewer improvements and partnered with the state on road upgrades in the area. The arrival of QuikTrip and RaceTrac travel center joining the FiveStar in the area has helped boost traffic count from Exit 91 off Interstate 65 and the Western Kentucky Parkway. Traffic numbers are a key factor for national companies looking for development sites. In addition to the proposed McDonald's, a Dunkin' opened behind RaceTrac this year and Dewster's announced plans to build a second ice cream parlor in the 700 block of East Dixie, roughly a block from where Yokefellow Coffee Roasters opened last year.