Global Platform Architect & Enablement Lead

Starbucks; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Stock program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a Principal Engineer for Global Technology Strategy & Enablement in Nashville. You will lead the engineering work to extend US systems for international markets, define technical standards, and scale capabilities across regions with hands‑on engineering.

This role collaborates with US-based Starbucks Technology, Starbucks Digital Solutions, and regional leadership worldwide, shaping the team and driving observable improvements while upholding Starbucks values.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of professional software development and platform management experience.
• Experience leading teams of six+ developers.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and API-driven, event-driven design.

Responsibilities

• Define and extend global licensing standards across markets.
• Design integration patterns to connect US platforms with international systems.
• Lead architecture reviews to ensure global consistency and local adaptability.
• Collaborate with North America and regional teams to evolve systems.

Skills

Software architecture

Team leadership

Cloud platforms

API design

Data integration

DevOps

Observability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Starbucks is seeking a Principal Engineer for Global Technology Strategy & Enablement in Nashville. You will lead the engineering work to extend US systems for international markets, define technical standards, and scale capabilities across regions with hands‑on engineering.

This role collaborates with US-based Starbucks Technology, Starbucks Digital Solutions, and regional leadership worldwide, shaping the team and driving observable improvements while upholding Starbucks values.