(USA) Senior, Software Engineer, Data Engineering

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$117,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Role summary: The Senior Software Engineer will lead the delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative teams, ensuring alignment with platform and business objectives. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions using modern programming languages and cloud-native architectures. The engineer will integrate GenAI/ML components, drive continuous improvement, and uphold engineering excellence through code reviews and technical leadership. Strong collaboration with cross-functional partners is essential to translate complex requirements into reliable, high-quality software that supports Walmart’s mission and operational goals. About the team: The MarTech Data Engineering team develops scalable, multi-tenant engineering solutions that enable autonomous creation, evaluation, governance, and delivery of AI-generated marketing content across Walmart’s global ecosystem. The team ensures secure content sharing across multiple channels, enhancing quality and delivery speed in the evolving eCommerce environment. They build integrated systems combining enterprise content, catalog, and workflow platforms to maintain compliance and optimize content sharing aligned with business goals. Committed to continuous improvement, technical excellence, and collaboration, the team delivers impactful solutions supporting Walmart’s marketing objectives.

Requirements

Extensive experience in software development with proficiency in languages such as Scala, JavaScript, Python, Java etc along with experience in Cloud platforms and streaming tools like Apache Kafka etc.
Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, code review, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices.
Proven ability to deliver scoped features and components through iterative development and continuous integration/deployment.
Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and platform design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development efficiency.
Demonstrated technical leadership, collaboration, and mentorship skills within cross-functional teams.
Commitment to engineering excellence, quality ownership, and continuous improvement aligned with business objectives.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area.
We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Own delivery of scoped features and components through collaborative engineering teams, ensuring alignment with platform and system objectives.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
Integrate AI/ML components and leverage generative AI tools to enhance software capabilities and development efficiency.
Participate in solution design, conduct code reviews, and apply design patterns to build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
Monitor application performance, support defect resolution, and ensure high-quality software delivery.
Mentor peers, promote engineering best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.