Role Overview

The McDonald’s Leadership Program is for you if you have the desire to learn from top technology talent at a global, enterprise organization. You will have the opportunity to learn about large scale development and deployment of both corporate and restaurant systems using the newest technologies. You’ll enjoy a flexible work environment where you can think critically, operate independently using your discretion and judgment, and feed your need (and ours!) for restless innovation. Our training program creates a foundation to help you thrive so you’ll be ready to dive into real-world challenges. We designed this program to provide a smooth transition into McDonald’s so you don’t have to worry – if you bring your interest in learning and working hard, we will bring the know-how. You will receive coaching from industry leaders who want you to succeed and take pride in guiding you to develop into a future leader at McDonald’s.

What You'll Do

You will launch your career when you:

• Learn and apply innovative digital capabilities and creative problem solving to address crucial business problems
• Rotate through Global Technology roles over your first two years
• Network and build your foundation of technical skills, business integration and industry, domain, and technology knowledge through your rotational experience
• Contribute to strategy for the world’s leading restaurant chain
• Develop expertise in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, infrastructure, etc.
• Organize data, evaluations, and reports
• Commit to using your scale for good
• Build business intuition

Why We'll Hire You

You're a strong candidate if:

• You’re a Senior working towards your Bachelor’s degree or have already graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (Preferred Majors: CS, Computer Programming, IT, MIS, CIS, Computer Engineering, or other technology related degree)
• Your college GPA is at least 3.0
• You have a passion for Technology
• You have proven leadership experience through internships, student groups, professional organizations, or community involvement
• You’ve shown the ability to organize and present ideas in a compelling manner to various audiences
• You are inquisitive and love problem solving with innovative ideas and new approaches
• You are detail-oriented
• You’re committed to a culture of inclusiveness
• You want to impact the modern era of McDonald’s

Why You'll Want This Job Are you looking to try out a few different areas of technology to jumpstart your career? After we provide introductory training at our new, state-of-the-art Headquarters in Chicago, IL, you’ll rotate through three areas of Global Technology, spending about 8 months in each rotation. We are offering rotations through various groups within Global Technology such as Global Development, Vendor Management Office, and USIT (US Technology).

Successful fulfillment of your rotations prepares you for placement within one of our Global Technology teams where you will continue growing your career with McDonald’s. In addition, the capabilities we will help you acquire set you up for a variety of career paths depending on your interests and strengths, so know that beginning your career in the McDonald’s Leadership Program is choosing to give yourself options.

About McDonald’s McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries and billions of customers served each year. As the global leader in the food service industry, we have a legacy of innovation and hard work that continues to drive us. Today, we are growing with velocity and are focused on modernizing our experiences, not to make a different McDonald’s but to build a better McDonald’s.

We are a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand on the planet by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big on a daily basis and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world.

We are dedicated to using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. From bold recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing efforts to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we see every day as a chance to have a genuine impact on our customers, our people and our partners.

Our new, state-of-the art headquarters is located in the booming West Loop area in the heart of downtown Chicago. It is set up to be a global hub that fosters innovation: take a class at Hamburger University, sample future menu items in our Test Kitchen, and utilize the latest technology to stay in touch with your team around the globe. With monthly organized events, massive outdoor spaces, an 8000 square foot gym, and an onsite McDonald's serving international favorites, our office helps us connect with each other like never before. Needless to say, you’ll be lovin’ it here…

McDonald’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at McDonald’s are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. McDonald’s encourages applicants of all ages.

McDonald’s is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.

How You’ll be Compensated

You’ll be lovin’ your compensation and benefits package, which will include:

• Highly competitive starting salary rate
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Eligibility for Target Incentive Plan (annual bonus)
• Health benefits
• 401k matching contributions
• Educational Assistance
• Matching Gifts Program

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries and billions of customers served each year.  As the global leader in the food service industry, we have a legacy of innovation and hard work that continues to drive us. Today, we are growing with velocity and are focused on modernizing our experiences, not to make a different McDonald’s but to build a better McDonald’s.