software engineer sr

About the Team

From the beginning, Starbucks has set out to be a different kind of company—one that celebrates coffee and rich tradition while creating a sense of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a Senior or Lead Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure technology that enables teams across Starbucks to build, release, and operate software with confidence. This advanced role focuses on owning complex engineering capabilities end-to-end, partnering across business and technology teams to improve reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.

About the Role

You will design and operate reliable systems at scale, implementing high-availability solutions, service monitoring, deep telemetry, and automation to ensure performance and continuous availability. Your work will enable strong engineering delivery by supporting development teams, resolving complex technical issues, and engineering robust build and release processes. You will also ensure security and compliance by design through stable, secure application and infrastructure solutions, maintaining hardened configurations and upholding company policies. Additionally, you will influence technical direction and standards by researching and recommending tools, platforms, and best practices to improve outcomes across teams and vendors.

Work Environment

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why this role is onsite four days a week.

Hiring Process

Apply today to join us and inspire with every cup. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Equal Opportunity

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.