(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

20h•$117,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Join Walmart as a Senior Software Engineer to lead delivery of scalable software solutions through collaborative engineering efforts. The role includes designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality code across multiple languages and platforms; integrating AI/ML components; and driving continuous improvement. The engineer translates complex business needs into technical requirements, ensures system reliability, and supports cross-functional teams. The role calls for strong technical judgment, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to engineering excellence in support of innovative and reliable technology solutions. The position is on Walmart’s eCommerce Marketplace team, which develops solutions connecting sellers with millions of buyers and managing access to over 350 million items. The team collaborates across functions to enhance seller tools and processes, applying expertise in design reviews, API design, DevOps, and cloud-native architecture to build scalable marketplace experiences and support seller growth.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 3 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Option 2: 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Extensive software development experience and proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, and C++.
Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, code review, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices.
Ability to deliver scoped features and models through collaborative, iterative development and continuous integration.
Experience integrating AI/ML components and using generative AI tools to enhance software solutions.
Understanding of software lifecycle management, including automated testing, CI/CD deployment, and performance monitoring.
Technical judgment in designing scalable, maintainable, and secure systems aligned with business objectives.
Collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams and translate complex requirements into actionable solutions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or a related area.
Background creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

Own delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages and drive the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD and automated testing.
Integrate AI/ML components and use generative AI tools to enhance software intelligence and development velocity.
Participate in solution design, evaluate trade-offs, and ensure systems are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with company standards.
Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management to maintain software quality.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements.
Monitor application performance and ensure adherence to project milestones through program reporting and DevOps practices.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U paid education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates
Performance-based bonus awards
Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions