Chennai Popular coffee giant Starbucks has announced the setup of its first ever Global Capability Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This major move marks the coffee company first big technology hub located outside the United States. The decision shows how top foreign brands trust Indian engineers and IT workers to run their worldwide business network.
The modern technology facility will be built inside Taramani Ramanujan IT Park. In its first phase, this centre will create around 800 direct high tech positions for local tech professionals. Reports mention that these top roles will offer attractive salary packages averaging close to ₹35 lakh per year.
An official agreement was signed between Starbucks executives and state representatives in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. This new unit will run on its own and not through its regular retail store partner, Tata Consumer Products. Official hiring for software engineers, app managers, and finance teams will start in early 2027.
Engineers at the hub will handle global software apps, online ordering services, and daily digital tasks for coffeehouses worldwide. This initiative will bring vital technical operations directly in house for better safety and quality control. Readers can follow more employment updates and corporate industry news live on the Business Today platform.
