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QA Engineer III

Yum Brands
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026

About the Job: 

The Quality Engineer III is responsible for undertaking validation of the Voice AI Drive Thru system business flow end to end (from customer facing technologies till reporting) and drive impact across the Taco Bell business through identification and driving resolution of key failure points of system landscape. With this role, the opportunities are endless: Quality Engineer III will get to work with top business and technology minds in the business, able to successfully contribute to enormous growth trajectory of Taco Bell and thus grow and lead their own career path in corporate. This role will enable the candidate to work on cool and fun projects and provide ample opportunities to automate the validation process. The Quality Engineer III will report to the Manager, QA Engineering, Taco Bell Corp, Information Technology-RIS. 

 

Is this you? 

  • Have a bachelor's degree 

  • Have at least 3 years' thorough hands-on experience in POS systems, Drive Thru Voice AI Systems, database knowledge, Linux, MongoDB, AWS DynamoDB, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, Couchbase, Power BI reporting tool, KQL, JSON and XML files, REST API, Python, Java Script, TypeScript.

  • Have working experience in tools like Microsoft office applications, AWS technologies, Notepad , PostMan, Point of sale hardware and its accessories. 

  • Have understanding and knowledge of validation process and methodologies. 

  • Passion to learn new technology and processes curiosity to collaborate with subject matter experts. 

  • Have hands on Test Automation Knowledge

 

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% preventative care

  • Discounts, free food, swag and... honestly, too many good benefits to name

 

Salary Range $108,300 to $127,500 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.  

 

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Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

The Day-to-Day: 

 

  • Analyze requirements, design, develop, and execute manual and automated tests to cover requirements.
  • Lead testing efforts for Voice AI Systems and its integrations with POS, Touch KDS, Drive Thru Menu and Order Confirmation Board, eCommerce, Delivery and home office reporting
  • Setup up and maintain test environments and test data as needed.
  • Identify and document software defects and report them to project and development teams along with other quality metrics like defect leakage, schedule variance, defect densities and open defect counts.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure quality experience and menu updates by participating in Agile development processes and daily stand-up meetings to ensure status updates are provided to the stakeholders on testing progress.
  • Participate in continuous improvements initiatives to enhance testing processes and methodologies by implementing test automation technics, AI assisted process improvements.

Salary : $108,300 - $127,500

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