Sr. Software QA Engineer

Job DescriptionAbout the Job: The Sr. Software Quality Engineer is results-driven, team oriented, self-motivated software quality professional who combines solid software testing credentials with emerging automation testing trends in the industry. This role will have the opportunity to bring innovations in software automation testing for delivering world-class cutting-edge products to the 7000 plus Taco Bell restaurants. The Sr. Software QA Engineer will report to the QA Team Lead ResponsibilitiesThe Day-to-Day: • Review requirements and design documents to create risk-based test strategies, plans, and test cases. • Design, maintain, and evolve automation frameworks and test suites; monitor, troubleshoot, and improve test reliability and coverage. • Execute automated and manual testing, analyze results, and clearly communicate defects and quality risks. • Lead defect investigation beyond the UI layer, analyzing logs, APIs, services, and system behavior to determine root cause. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to strengthen automation, debugging, and quality practices. • Partner closely with development teams to improve testability, influence design decisions, and ensure stable releases. QualificationsIs this you? • At least 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, including manual and automated testing • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology • At least 4 years' experience working in agile environment, as part of a Quality Engineering Team • At least 5 years' hands on manual testing experience with android applications, API, microservices • At least 3 years' hands on experience developing automation scripts with Rest Assured, Selenium, TestNG, WebDriver IO, Maven, Appium, Jenkins or GitLab • At least 2 years' hands on experience with Postman, JIRA, Qmetry, Datadog • Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring team members, and driving quality improvements across a team or project. Hybrid onsite in Irvine, CA is required 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 Tuition reimbursement and education benefits 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 Salary Range: $108,300 to $127,500 annually + bonus eligibility + 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. US Job Seekers/Employees - To view the "Know Your Rights" poster, click here. You may also access Taco Bell's Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect from you and how we use, sell, and share that information, please see our Privacy Notice for California Employees here.

Created: 2026-03-04