Best Buy Co, Inc

Senior Engineering Manager, Marketplace

Best Buy Co, Inc • $130K — $155K *
St. Paul, MN 55106In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant back-end software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience with web technologies like React, JavaScript, Java, Spring
  • 2+ years managing engineering teams including daily management and career development
  • 2+ years experience with monitoring tools like Splunk and Grafana
  • 2+ years experience in GCP including Pub/Sub and BigQuery
  • 1+ year experience with Cloud Computing platforms like AWS or GCP

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop engineering teams for Marketplace Platform capabilities
  • Architect scalable solutions using a distributed microservices architecture
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategy and execution plans
  • Manage project delivery across initiatives, ensuring Agile best practices
  • Provide technical leadership for cloud-based and enterprise systems
  • Coach engineers and integrate new technologies to enhance engineering effectiveness

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Great employee discount
  • Financial savings and retirement resources
  • Support for physical and mental well-being
  • Various types of leave of absence
  • Paid time off based on employment status
  • Incentive pay for performance recognition
Full Job Description
Job Description

As the Senior Engineering Manager with the Marketplace team, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for building and operating critical marketplace platform capabilities that power the growth and success of Best Buy's Marketplace ecosystem. You will drive the development of scalable seller, catalog, inventory, pricing, order management, fulfillment, and integration services that enable third-party sellers to efficiently onboard, manage products and store insights, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. In this role, you will partner closely with product, engineering, business, and operations teams to define and execute the technical strategy for Marketplace platforms. You will ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence while enabling innovation and accelerating Marketplace growth. As a people leader, you will foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, collaboration, and engineering excellence while coaching and developing high-performing teams.

This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work on site Tuesday through Thursday at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota. You can work virtually from home or another non Best Buy location on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you'll do
  • Lead and develop engineering teams delivering Marketplace Platform capabilities, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
  • Architect and develop scalable solutions within a distributed CQRS, Event Sourced microservices architecture using Java Spring, leveraging Agentic AI as a core development tool.
  • Partner with product, architecture, UX, and business stakeholders to define priorities, technical strategy, and execution plans aligned to business objectives.
  • Drive predictable delivery across multiple initiatives by managing scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and team capacity while promoting Agile and CI/CD best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership for modern cloud-based and enterprise systems, ensuring high standards of quality, security, performance, scalability, reliability, and operational readiness.
  • Coach and mentor engineers while collaborating with platform and vendor teams to integrate new technologies, improve engineering effectiveness, and support long-term business outcomes.

Basic Qualifications
  • 5+ years of relevant back-end software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • 4+ years of experience as a software developer in standard web technologies like React, JavaScript, Java, Spring, Kafka, Rabbit, and Groovy.
  • 2+ years managing and/or leading engineering teams to include day to day management and career development.
  • 2+ years on monitoring and alerting tools sets like Splunk, Kibana, GoAlert, Grafana, Dynatrace and others.
  • 2+ years of experience in GCP functions like Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, Big Data, and BigQuery.
  • 2 or more years of experience with SQL / No SQL databases (AWS Aurora, Cassandra, PostGres, etc.)
  • 1+ years of experience with Cloud Computing platforms (e.g., Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform etc.)

Preferred qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Relevant professional experience in engineering, technology delivery, or platform development.
  • Experience managing engineering teams, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development.
  • Experience leading teams that build custom solutions using modern languages, cloud technologies, SDLC practices, and engineering tools.
  • Experience managing delivery across multiple products, programs, or cross-functional initiatives with complex dependencies.
  • Experience working in retail, supply chain, order management or similar technology domains.

What's in it for you
We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:
  • Competitive pay
  • Great employee discount
  • Financial savings and retirement resources
  • Support for your physical and mental well-being

Best Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation, where you live, your full-time or part-time employment status, and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location, employment status, salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt), and years of continued or bridged service.

Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.

For more information about benefits, LOA and paid time off, please refer to our Benefits Guide.

Application deadline: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page.

Benefits

Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being, as outlined in the Benefits Guide. Eligibility may vary.

About Best Buy Co, Inc

Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services offering consumer electronics and more. Its family of brands and partnerships includes brands such as Best Buy, Audiovisions, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and Cowboom. The company is comprised of over 155,000 employees, and they apply their talents to bring the benefits of its brands to the lives of its customers through retail locations, multiple call centers, and websites, in-home solutions, product delivery, and activities in its community. Best Buy’s product portfolio includes consumer electronic video products such as televisions, digital cameras and accessories, digital camcorders, and DVD players; audio products comprising MP3 players, navigation products, home theater audio systems, and components; mobile electronics home office products comprising notebook and desktop computers, monitors, mobile phones and related subscription service commissions, hard drives, and networking equipment; entertainment software products such as video gaming hardware and software, DVDs, CDs, digital downloads, and computer software; and appliances, such as kitchen appliances, plumbing fixtures, snacks, and beverages. Best Buy provides its users with service contracts; extended warranties; product repair; broadband voice, data, and information technology services; and delivers and installs home theater, mobile audio, and appliances. In addition, the company engages in online retailing through BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca, BestBuy.com.cn, espanol.BestBuy.com, and BestBuyMobile.com; CarphoneWarehouse.com; Five-Star.cn; FutureShop.ca; GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca; MagnoliaAV.com; Napster.com; PacificSales.com; PhoneHouse.com; and Speakeasy.net. Best Buy was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Litchfield, M.N. with additional offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe.

Best Buy Co, Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Best Buy Co, Inc, a leading provider of technology products, services, and solutions. With a vast array of job opportunities, Best Buy is at the forefront of consumer electronics, ensuring growth and innovation in every aspect of our business. Work You’ll Do Embark on a career with Best Buy and be part of a company that values professional growth and leadership development. Our team is committed to providing a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and professional growth through targeted training programs and initiatives. Transform the retail landscape by leveraging your skills in a variety of positions, from sales and customer service to IT and management. Best Buy offers a unique environment where technology, people, and innovation meet to deliver superior solutions and services to our customers. Lead with Confidence At Best Buy, leadership and innovation are at the core of our business. We empower our employees to take the lead on projects and initiatives that drive our company forward. With Best Buy, you will find yourself at the intersection of technology, retail expertise, and digital innovation. Work with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about technology and customer satisfaction. Best Buy’s commitment to excellence is evident in our leadership in the consumer electronics market and our continuous drive to improve our operations and customer experience. Introducing Best Buy’s Professional Development Programs We are committed to nurturing the careers of our employees with extensive training and development programs. Best Buy’s career pathways are designed to foster innovation and leadership skills, preparing you for success in the digital age. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of consumer electronics experts in the industry—thousands of dedicated professionals at the cutting edge of technology and retail innovation. Deliver targeted solutions and exceptional service through a depth and breadth of expertise that is unmatched in the retail sector. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that challenges and fulfills you while working alongside talented team members. Best Buy’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and diversity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Best Buy, where your ambition drives you. Explore near-limitless job opportunities and employment benefits, including comprehensive health benefits, employee discounts, and flexible working arrangements. Explore Discover the range of job opportunities and career paths available at Best Buy—from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in marketing, management, and technology innovation. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Best Buy today and transform your potential into professional achievements. SEARCH BEST BUY JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Best Buy Co, Inc.
Learn more about Best Buy Co, Inc
Size
105,000 employees
Market Cap
$17.9 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$47.2 billion
NASDAQ
BBY
* Ladders Estimates

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