Analytics Engineer III

McDonald's growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald's will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. McDonald's Global Technology is here to power tomorrow's feel-good moments. That's why you'll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we're digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we're reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald's restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that's where our diverse and talented teams come in. They're made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced. Check out the McDonald's Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.

Department Overview

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Analytics Engineer III to join our Strategy & Analytics team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and business strategy. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable data solutions that transform raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making across the organization. As a key partner to business and technical customers, you will identify and integrate diverse data sources, build robust data pipelines, and develop intuitive dashboards and reporting tools. Your work will ensure awareness of key performance indicators and organizational priorities, with a particular focus on enhancing our understanding of security posture and operational effectiveness. This is a high-impact role that requires a blend of technical background, analytical thinking, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end data dashboards and reporting capabilities using tools like Power BI, SQL, and Python.

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to identify, ingest, and integrate diverse data sources into centralized repositories or data lakes.

Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure data quality, consistency, and availability.

Analyze large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that inform business and security decisions.

Translate complex data into clear, actionable metrics and visualizations for partners at all levels, from operational teams to executive leadership.

Partner with business units to understand key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Apply data governance and data management standard processes to ensure compliance, accuracy, and security of data assets.

Contribute to all aspects of the agile development life cycle, including design, development, documentation, and overall ways of working.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or business intelligence roles.

Hands-on experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.

Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and automation.

Understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management principles.

Experience working with APIs and integrating data from multiple systems.

Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.

Compensation Benefits

Compensation Benefits eligible: Yes

Bonus eligible: Yes

Long term incentive eligible: Yes

Salary Ranges-$129,800.00 - $165,490.00

Additional Information: Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.

McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.