software engineer sr - ST; Seattle, WA

Craigslist (seattle); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a Senior/Lead Engineer to own complex capabilities end-to-end, collaborating with business and technology teams to enhance reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. The role emphasizes building secure, observable systems and leading across software delivery and deployment.

Candidates should have strong experience and a CS degree, with proficiency in multiple languages. The position targets Seattle and involves working with cross-functional partners to deliver

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of professional software development or systems engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in one or more of the listed languages (Python, Java, Go, C/C++, Ruby, Perl).

Responsibilities

• Design and operate reliable systems at scale with high availability, telemetry, and automation.
• Support development teams by resolving complex technical issues and enabling robust build/release processes.
• Ensure security and compliance by design through secure configurations and governance.
• Influence technical direction by researching tools, platforms, and best practices across teams.

Skills

4-10 years exp

Python

Java

Go

C/C++

Ruby

Perl

Education

CS degree

Job description

Now Brewing – Engineer (Senior+)! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and rich tradition, but also created a sense of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a senior or lead Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure technology that enables teams across Starbucks to build, release, and operate software with confidence. This advanced role focuses on owning complex engineering capabilities end-to-end—partnering across business and technology teams to improve reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.

• Design and operate reliable systems at scale by implementing high-availability solutions, service monitoring, deep telemetry, and automation to ensure performance, resiliency, and continuous availability.
• Enable strong engineering delivery by supporting development teams, resolving complex technical and developer issues, and engineering robust build and release processes.
• Ensure security and compliance by design through stable, secure application and infrastructure solutions, maintaining hardened configurations and baselines, and upholding company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Influence technical direction and standards by researching and recommending tools, platforms, and best practices, and partnering across teams and vendors to improve outcomes.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 4–10 years of professional experience in software development or systems engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Preferred programming languages: one or more of Python, Java, Go, C/C++, Ruby, or Perl (especially for automation, tooling, and systems work)

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