senior product developer, Beverage R&D

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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.

This is an opportunity to create and develop new beverages for Starbucks. Our over-arching purpose within R&D (Research & Development) is to ignite innovation and co-create to bring the future of Starbucks to life today. We are the indisputable leader in break-through beverage innovation, delivering relevant experiences and meaningful moments for customers and partners. This posting is for a senior product developer in Beverage R&D, for the creation and optimization of beverages for our coffee houses. Come be a part of our team and help create amazing Starbucks experiences

As a
senior product developer
, you will…

• Contribute to Starbucks success by leading and executing projects through exploration and creation of new innovations and ingredient technology, in coordination with other stakeholders within and outside the team
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, across platforms or channels with some guidance, ensuring that briefs deliver to the strategy and that concepts meet the briefs
• Utilize business and customer insights to generate cost savings and ingredient supply continuity that ties to broader strategy and company goals
• Communicate cross-functionally and with leadership to advance recommendations and use storytelling to present concepts and ideas
• Manage manufacturing trials from pilot through scale up, commercialization and launch at supplier manufacturing facilities
• Apply your technical knowledge and project learnings to write plant trial protocol and product specifications, seeking guidance when needed

We'd Love To Hear From People With

• A BS/MS degree in Food Science or other related fields
• Minimum 5 years' experience in food and beverage innovation and product development, bench-top to full scale commercialization and process improvement or development
• Strong knowledge and experience in product development, manufacturing of food and beverage products
• Job/category specific product development/innovation experience (Beverage, RTD, Food, Bakery, etc.)
• Understands principles and application of Human Centered Design (HCD)
• Applies Ingredient functionality, processing, quality assurance principles, food safety requirements
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, managing projects and change
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment
• Effective in story-telling

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of food and beverage technology, ingredient functionalities, chemistry, or engineering including processing and manufacturing
• Understanding of beverage ingredients such as sauces, syrups, dry mixes, dairy, aseptic, toppings
• Knowledge of development and scale up of food and beverage products
• Knowledge of food quality control, safety and microbiology
• Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, statistics, and consumer research methodologies

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today
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, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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