senior iOS engineer

Job Summary And Mission

Now Brewing – iOS: Engineer, Senior – #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.

Are you passionate about building innovative engineering solutions that create delightful experiences for our partners? Do you want to contribute to delivering digital solutions at scale? If so, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

As a Senior Engineer, You Will

• Design, build, and enhance multiple iOS applications used in Starbucks stores.
• Develop a native Host App and integrate mini-apps built with JavaScript frameworks.
• Champion accessibility standards across all applications.
• Optimize existing code for maintainability, scalability, 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 solutions.
• Document technical designs, workflows, and deployment processes.
• Improve app quality through the development of unit and automated UI tests.
• Mature, evolve, and lead team testing practices and philosophy.
• Lead vision, strategy, and patterns/practices exercises with the team.
• Advise on and help shape technical requirements for various initiatives.
• Thrive in ambiguity, balancing multiple priorities and fluid requirements to support shared goals for the team, organization, and business.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Stay curious and continuously learn and improve.
• Actively participate in architecture discussions and code reviews.
  
  

We’d Love To Hear From People With

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in the iOS platform and Apple ecosystem.
• 4+ years of professional experience developing iOS mobile applications.
• Experience working in lean engineering teams and following team standards and practices, particularly around engineering fundamentals, architecture patterns, testing methodologies, and quality.
• Ability to foster an environment of support and shared growth.
• Experience with multiple modern mobile architectural patterns (VIPER, MVVM, MVP) and reactive programming.
• Experience with React Native or Android development (preferred, but not required).
• Strong knowledge of integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, push notifications, and multi-threaded applications.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508); familiarity with international laws is a plus.
• Experience using Apple’s accessibility features (VoiceOver, Switch Control).
• Extensive experience writing integration and unit tests, including UI automation and dependency mocking.
• Proficiency with Xcode profiling tools to identify and improve app performance.
• Passion for creating accessible (a11y) products that everyone can use. A CPACC or WAS certification is preferred but not required.
  
  

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to 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, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners 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, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 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, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
  
  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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