Starbucks · 10 hours ago
senior engineer, Digital Menu Board GxT, Seattle WA
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$127K/yr - $212K/yr
5+ years expStarbucks is a company dedicated to creating connections through coffee and exceptional service. They are seeking a Senior Engineer to design and develop scalable solutions that enhance digital experiences in their cafés and drive-throughs. This role involves optimizing existing applications, troubleshooting production issues, and contributing to ongoing improvements in architecture and code quality.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop highly scalable solutions to enhance existing applications or support new applications
Optimize existing code for maintainability, performance, and testability
Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, driving root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes
Document technical designs, workflows, and deployment processes
Improve application quality through the development of unit and automated UI tests
Lead vision, strategy, and patterns/practices discussions within the team
Advise on and help shape technical requirements for various initiatives
Thrive in ambiguity, balancing multiple priorities and evolving requirements to achieve shared goals for the team, organization, and business
Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Exhibit curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Actively contribute to ongoing improvements in architecture and code reviews
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and design patterns
5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in React (TypeScript), Terraform, C# (.Net)/Java/Golang/Node
3+ years of experience developing cloud-based solutions using Azure (preferred) or AWS
3+ years of experience with large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures
Hands-on experience implementing microservice patterns and designing RESTful APIs
Experience in leveraging CI/CD pipelines
Experience working in lean engineering teams and following best practices around architecture, testing methodologies, and quality
Proven ability to design and implement scalable, distributed, performant, and secure systems
Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, Cosmos DB)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar) for building, testing, and deploying applications
Preferred
Familiarity with GraphQL
Familiarity with any Display technologies is preferred (Signage OS, LG/Samsung display integration)
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.
10001+ employees
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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
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