Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

13h • $117,000 - $234,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions by managing feature implementation, testing, and ongoing support. You will apply advanced programming skills and technical judgment to drive full lifecycle development, integrating AI/ML components to enhance platform capabilities. Collaborating across teams, you will translate complex business needs into effective technical designs while promoting engineering excellence and continuous improvement. This role demands a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer-centric outcomes within a dynamic, product-driven environment. About the team: Our team focuses on developing platforms and tools that automate workflows to enhance productivity and efficiency for Store associates. We deliver scalable, reliable software solutions by applying strong technical expertise and collaborative engineering practices. The team embraces continuous improvement through iterative development, code reviews, and integration of advanced technologies. Members engage closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions, ensuring high-quality outcomes. By fostering a product-driven mindset and leveraging automation, the team supports operational excellence and drives innovation to meet evolving business objectives.

Requirements

• Coding Proficiency: Hands-on expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) (e.g., Java, C++) and scripting languages, with a strong emphasis on JavaScript/TypeScript .
• AI/ML Literacy: Experience in AI Agent development or evaluation , including familiarity with LLM orchestration, prompt engineering, or model benchmarking.
• Tooling Mindset: Proven ability to build "quality as a service" tools rather than just executing manual test cases.
• Modern DevOps: Experience with CI/CD tools and integrating automated quality gates into the development heart-beat.
• Problem Solving: A natural curiosity for breaking complex systems and a commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of software testing lifecycles, test pyramid principles, and the nuances of API vs. UI automation
• 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

• Build internal tools that enhance development velocity, such as automated tools/frameworks, data generation or self-healing test scripts.
• Develop and execute sophisticated automation and evaluation strategies for mobile apps (iOS & Android) and AI Agents , ensuring reliability, reasoning accuracy, and safety in agentic workflows.
• Write clean, reliable code across multiple languages, integrating automated testing directly into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure rapid, high-quality delivery.
• Own the design and implementation of scalable automation frameworks, moving beyond simple scripting to build robust quality tools.
• Conduct deep-dive debugging and defect management, applying a strong understanding of software quality fundamentals to maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Monitor application performance and support deployment practices, ensuring that automated suites provide fast, actionable feedback

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.

What This Job Offers

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