Principal Engineer – Global Technology Strategy Enablement

Starbucks

. Extend Starbucks Technology and Starbucks Digital Solutions platforms built for North America for broader global use .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $173,900 - $289,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software development and platform management, with a strong focus on designing and operating large-scale platforms. Proven ability to lead teams, define technical standards, and drive collaborative outcomes across diverse markets and regions.

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Software DevelopmentPlatform ManagementTechnical LeadershipAPI DesignCloud Platforms

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Hard Skills

Large-Scale Platform DesignAPI-First SolutionsEvent-Driven ArchitectureData Integration SolutionsAutomated Data IngestionDevOps PracticesCI/CDReliability EngineeringConfiguration-Driven ArchitectureMulti-Tenant Architecture

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCollaborationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AzureSaaS SolutionsIn-House PlatformsThird-Party Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Retail TechnologyHospitality TechnologyGlobal Licensing FrameworkObservability PlatformMulti-Market Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Extend Starbucks Technology and Starbucks Digital Solutions platforms built for North America for broader global use
Design extension points, configuration, and localization approaches for international markets
Lead hands-on engineering to prove platform extension approaches in real markets
Design API, event, and data integration patterns connecting US platforms with market and licensee systems
Build automated data ingestion from markets
Define engineering standards, reference architectures, and integration requirements within the Global Licensing Framework
Lead architecture and solution reviews to ensure consistent adoption
Shape the engagement model between North America-focused core teams, the global core, and regional engineering teams
Ensure international requirements are designed in early and delivered without disrupting core-team roadmaps
Collaborate with Starbucks Technology, Starbucks Digital Solutions, and regional technology leadership across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and Latin America and the Caribbean
Refresh technical standards in the Global Licensing Framework
Extend the observability platform to international regions
Scale selected Starbucks Technology capabilities beyond North America
Drive business outcomes as part of a collaborative team while following Starbucks guiding principles and values

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15 years of professional industry experience with software development and platform management
5 years of leading teams of six or more software developers
3 years of demonstrating technical leadership across multiple platforms
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Deep, hands-on knowledge of designing, building, and operating large-scale platforms
Deep expertise in modern cloud platforms, with Azure preferred
Experience designing API-first, event-driven, and data integration solutions at enterprise scale
Experience designing extensible and localized software, including configuration-driven, multi-tenant, or multi-market architectures
Proven track record defining technical standards and reference architectures adopted by partner organizations and teams
Ability to influence across engineering, product, and business teams without direct authority
Strong DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and reliability engineering practice
Experience working across multiple markets or regions with distributed teams across time zones
Experience scaling technology capabilities across multiple countries or business units is preferred
Experience with automated data ingestion and reporting is preferred
Comfort working with in-house platforms, third-party solutions, and SaaS solutions, and making build-versus-buy decisions is preferred
Understanding of store, retail, or hospitality technology is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
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
Two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities