(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

23h • $117,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Position Summary We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and build the Search backend services processing billions of queries for millions of products on Walmart sites and apps worldwide. About Team: The Search team at Walmart processes billions of queries across millions of products on our global websites and apps. Whether a customer is searching for a specific item or browsing through categories, our platform powers the intelligence behind product discovery. We leverage structured and semi-structured data at massive scale - drawing from catalogs, transaction logs, social data, and more. By combining cutting-edge information retrieval, machine learning, and ranking algorithms, we build low-latency, high-availability systems that directly impact customer experience and business metrics. Immigration support is not available for this role. What you'll do: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the delivery of scoped features and software components by collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. This position requires expertise in building backend solutions in Java with high availability. Lead development of backend services, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Designs, implements, and tests complex code changes for specific business requirements. Architect and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs, following best practices in distributed systems. Collaborate closely with architects, staff engineers, product managers to ensure technical alignment and successful delivery. Drive code quality through code reviews, mentoring, and best practices in unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues and guide root cause analysis

Requirements

• Java/J2EE programming experience with a focus on server-side components.
• Experience in developing Web applications
• Experience with Spring framework.
• Solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
• Knowledge of standard tools for optimizing and testing code.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years’ experience designing technical solutions in response to product requirement and changes in business.
• Experience with search technologies (e.g., Solr, Lucene, Vespa).
• Experience with IntelliJ or other IDE development tools.
• Cloud experience and deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven track record of leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to operate effectively and independently in a dynamic, fluid environment.
• 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

• Lead development of backend services, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Designs, implements, and tests complex code changes for specific business requirements.
• Architect and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs, following best practices in distributed systems.
• Collaborate closely with architects, staff engineers, product managers to ensure technical alignment and successful delivery.
• Drive code quality through code reviews, mentoring, and best practices in unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues and guide root cause analysis

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level