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Best Buy · 10 hours ago

Principal Engineer, Order Sourcing & Carrier Optimization

Richfield Minnesota

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $242K/yr

6+ years exp

Best Buy is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Order Sourcing & Carrier Optimization Team, which is critical for leading technical development and operations for the company's order fulfillment platform. This role involves driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define long-term technology strategies and improve system performance.

E-CommerceInternetRetailShopping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an engineering strategy aligned with product goals, modernization initiatives, and long‑term technical objectives

Partner with product management and stakeholders to define a forward‑looking technical vision and roadmap

Apply deep full‑stack expertise across modern web technologies and cloud platforms to guide architectural decisions

Ensure high standards of quality, performance, reliability, and secure integration of vendor technologies across all systems

Lead, mentor, and support engineers while fostering a collaborative, innovative, and growth‑oriented team culture

Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, providing technical guidance, evaluating tools and frameworks, and driving on‑time delivery

Qualification

Full-stack developmentCloud architecture (AWS)Modern web technologiesEngineering strategyAgile methodologiesMentoring engineersTeam leadershipCollaboration

Required

6+ years of relevant experience in engineering

5+ or more years of professional full-stack software development experience on modern web technologies and frameworks (React, Node, Java, Kotlin, Spring etc) as well as Object Oriented Software solutions

Strong understanding of building custom systems, cloud environments (AWS) and architecture design in large environments

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience

9+ years of relevant professional experience in engineering

2 years experience managing and leading engineering teams

5 years experience with engineering custom solutions using modern languages, cloud technologies and SDLC practices and tools

Experience with Agile methodologies and modern software development practices including Scrum and Kanban

Experience working in retail, supply chain, or similar technologies and related areas

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous employee discount

Physical and mental well-being support

Company

Best Buy

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Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services offering consumer electronics and more.

Founded in 1966

Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.bestbuy.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

1985-04-26IPO

Leadership Team

Corie Barry

Chief Executive Officer

Natasha (Tong) Young

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