Starbucks · 1 day ago
engineer principal, Data & Analytics (Seattle, WA)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $290K/yrStarbucks is a company known for its connection and leadership in the coffee industry. They are seeking a Principal Engineer for Data & Analytics to lead the development of AI solutions and unify engineering practices across application development, data engineering, and DevOps.
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Responsibilities
Support the AI Surface & Web Platform: Lead development of the web portal and APIs that serve as the front door for generative and agentic AI solutions (S4)
Build & Operate: Architect React/TypeScript front ends, secure APIs, and Kubernetes native services with robust CI/CD, observability, and cost controls
Lead Data Engineering: Guide Databricks/PySpark teams; apply appdev principles (testing, CI/CD, modularity) to data pipelines
AI Integration: Enable prompt orchestration, context APIs, and feedback loops for AI workflows
Mentor & Influence: Set engineering standards across app and data teams; lead by example through code and design
Qualification
Required
Lead the AI surface and web platform for generative and agentic solutions, while bringing application development, data engineering, and DevOps into a unified engineering culture
Code, architect, and operate across the stack: React/TypeScript front ends, secure APIs, AKS-based services, and Databricks/PySpark pipelines
Work in Databricks, SQL server, PostgreSQL and Azure CosmosDB data environments
Ensure the AI surface is secure, scalable, and intuitive, and partner with AI teams to deliver AI-powered user experiences that are grounded, safe, and performant
Standardize DEVOPS practices across all environments, enabling continuous Ci/CD in all disciplines for the products developed
Support the AI Surface & Web Platform: Lead development of the web portal and APIs that serve as the front door for generative and agentic AI solutions (S4)
Build & Operate: Architect React/TypeScript front ends, secure APIs, and Kubernetes native services with robust CI/CD, observability, and cost controls
Lead Data Engineering: Guide Databricks/PySpark teams; apply appdev principles (testing, CI/CD, modularity) to data pipelines
AI Integration: Enable prompt orchestration, context APIs, and feedback loops for AI workflows
Mentor & Influence: Set engineering standards across app and data teams; lead by example through code and design
Full-Stack Engineering Expertise: Advanced skills in React/TypeScript, secure API development, and Kubernetes-native services (AKS), with strong CI/CD, observability, and cost optimization practices
Data Engineering Leadership: Deep experience with Databricks, PySpark, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Azure CosmosDB, applying software engineering principles to scalable data pipelines
Platform Architecture & Cloud Proficiency: Proven ability to architect and lead cross-domain platforms (web, data, AI) using Microsoft Azure services including AKS and Azure DevOps
AI/ML Integration: Strong understanding of generative and agentic AI workflows, including prompt orchestration, context APIs, and feedback loop design
Security & Governance: Demonstrated experience building secure, scalable systems with a focus on data privacy, governance, and enterprise-grade reliability
DevOps Standardization: Expertise in implementing automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and fostering a unified engineering culture across disciplines
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Excellent communication and partnership skills across AI, data, product, and design teams to deliver intuitive, performant user experiences
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 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
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
Financial well-being tools
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
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement
Company
Starbucks
Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Pershing Square Capital Management
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2024-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $900M
Leadership Team
Brian R. Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cathy R. Smith
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-04
2026-01-03
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