senior engineer, Design & Operations

Now Brewing – senior engineer, Design & Operations! #tobeapartner

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

As a senior engineer, Design & Operations on the Industrial Engineering Solutions team, you will set and uphold Coffee House engineering standards while driving productivity gains. You will design and test equipment and layouts while simplifying work routines in our Coffee Houses. Your work will span cross-functional productivity initiatives, system-wide engineering, data analysis, and solution testing, including partnering with the Retail Operations and Menu Experience teams to launch new food and beverage products.

As a senior engineer, Design & Operations, you will…

• Apply data, research, and creative problem-solving to develop, launch, and sustain the coffeehouse productivity strategy.

• Partner across the enterprise to advance engineering initiatives for equipment, stations, and coffeehouse development.

• Use simulation, enterprise analytics, and CAD tools to design solutions that improve business performance.

• Lead cross-functional teams, translate business needs into clear objectives, and resolve process, modeling, and operational issues to keep projects on track.

• Partner with the testing team to measure throughput and productivity in laboratory and retail Coffee House environments.

 

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Job Details
Job Posting: Aug 3, 2026
Job Posting End Date: Aug 18, 2026
Location: US-WA-Seattle-Starbucks Support Center
Workplace Expectation: Starbucks, Retail Operations
Pay Range: $112,900 - $169,500 Annually
Bonus Eligible: Yes