Principal Engineer, Data Services

1 week ago


Seattle, United States Starbucks Full time

Join Our Team - Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders

At Starbucks, we aspire to be a unique company that celebrates coffee and brings people together. We believe in developing extraordinary leaders who are passionate about connecting with others.

Are you eager to drive data-driven innovation?

We're on the lookout for a talented Principal Engineer to revolutionize our data capabilities at Starbucks This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by leading our efforts to streamline and enhance our data platform and services across the organization, from corporate and supply chain to our customer experience.

As the head of a centralized enterprise data management team, you will ensure real-time data access and unmatched accuracy throughout all our channels.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead the foundation for enterprise data management, setting the stage for future innovations at Starbucks.
  • Champion seamless API integration across our extensive digital ecosystem, including commerce, mobile, order processes, and corporate operations for a truly connected experience.
  • Work collaboratively with solution architects and engineering managers to address complex technical challenges and drive our data initiatives.
  • Manage a team of passionate engineers focusing on building, sustaining, and enhancing critical data platforms that strengthen customer, store, and partner connections.
  • Architect, design, and develop advanced data platforms, ensuring solutions are secure, performant, resilient, scalable, flexible, and extensible.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Foster cross-functional collaborations with business and technology partners.
  • Support the development team by resolving issues swiftly and accurately.
  • Engineer build and release processes.
  • Conduct research and recommend standards, products, and services.
  • Ensure architectural solutions are stable, secure, and compliant with company standards.
  • Implement technologies according to security principles for sensitive data.
  • Provide high-availability operational support and automate solutions across the environment.
  • Establish monitoring systems for continuous operational continuity of critical applications.

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

  • 10-15 years of experience in software development and platform management.
  • 5 years of experience leading teams of six or more software developers.
  • 3 years showcasing technical leadership across multiple platforms.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 9+ years in Java/Spring Boot, CQRS, event streaming, Kafka, Spark with Kubernetes experience.
  • 7+ years in implementing scalable, resilient microservices on large scale distributed platforms.
  • Knowledge of various database technologies, both relational (Oracle) and NoSQL (Mongo, Cassandra, Couchbase).
  • Experience with enterprise security protocols and best practices for cloud deployments (AWS and Azure preferred).
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Join Starbucks and make a meaningful impact on our organization’s success

As a partner, you will have access to benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and many more perks.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, please contact us for assistance.



  • Seattle, Washington, United States Starbucks Full time

    Drive Data-Driven InnovationWe're seeking a talented principal engineer to join our team and revolutionize our data capabilities at Starbucks. This role is your chance to make a monumental impact by leading the charge in streamlining and innovating our data platform and services across the enterprise. As a principal engineer, you'll collaborate with solution...


  • Seattle, United States Starbucks Full time

    Now Brewing – Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their...


  • Seattle, United States Starbucks Full time

    Now Brewing – Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their...


  • Seattle, United States Starbucks Full time

    Now Brewing - Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others....


  • Seattle, United States Starbucks Full time

    Now Brewing - Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others....


  • Seattle, United States Starbucks Full time

    Now Brewing - Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others....


  • Seattle, United States Starbucks Full time

    Now Brewing – Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their...


  • Seattle, United States Starbucks Full time

    Now Brewing – Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their...


  • Seattle, WA, United States Starbucks Full time $170,600 - $284,300

    Now Brewing – Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their...


  • Seattle, WA, United States Starbucks Full time

    Now Brewing - Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others....


  • Seattle, WA, United States Starbucks Full time

    Now Brewing - Data Platform and Services Engineering Leaders! From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others....

  • Principal Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Seattle, United States RIT Solutions, Inc. Full time

    Title- Principal Engineer Location: REMOTE -- NEED someone for PST hours Need a PRINCIPAL person This position reports to the Director of Engineering - Omni Chanel Platform. Our client is seeking an Principal Engineer to join their team supporting Master Data and eCommerce. The API's built here have extremely high throughput and high volume and must be...


  • Seattle, United States Amazon Data Services, Inc. Full time

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Civil Engineer to join its design team in Seattle, WA. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking,...


  • Seattle, Washington, United States Tik Tok Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our team at TikTok Privacy AI. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing solutions that preserve user privacy in all AI-powered experiences.About the Role:Company OverviewTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, with...


  • Seattle, United States Magnify.net Full time

    Magnify is the next-generation automation platform for the post-sales experience-- we grow revenue and reduce churn for software companies without adding headcount. Magnify identifies and orchestrates the next-best-step for software companies' users across all their digital customers, growing the 90% of revenue that comes after the initial sale. Magnify...


  • Seattle, United States Amazon Full time

    Principal Applied Scientist, AGI Data ServicesJob ID: 2815583 | Amazon.com Services LLCThe Artificial General Intelligence Data Service (AGI-DS) team is seeking a dedicated, skilled, and innovative Principal Applied Scientist with a robust background in deep learning, to build industry-leading technology with Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal...


  • Seattle, United States Amazon Data Services, Inc. Full time

    AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely...


  • Seattle, United States Social Finance (SoFi) Full time

    Employee Applicant Privacy NoticeWho we are:Shape a brighter financial future with us.Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.We're a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The...


  • Seattle, United States ZT Systems Full time

    Are you ready for a change? At ZT Systems, we put People First, and from day one our team members make a difference. A fast-growing key player in a multibillion-dollar market, ZT designs and builds hyperscale compute and storage solutions for the world’s largest datacenter customers. We are passionate about teamwork, and the consistent high quality of our...

  • Principal Engineer

    1 day ago


    Seattle, United States Tata Consultancy Services Full time

    Role: Principal EngineerLocation: Seattle, WA (Onsite)Job Type: Full TimeJob Description:Proficient in development of advanced Power Systems application softwareExtensive experience of working with Electric Utilities or ISOs (Independent System Operators) and Transmission System Operators (TSOs).Hands on experience on software designing, coding, testing,...