(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

2d•$117,000 - $234,000

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer leads delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative teams, aligning work with platform and business objectives. The role designs, develops, tests, and maintains scalable software solutions using multiple programming languages and modern development practices. It integrates AI/ML components, conducts code reviews, and supports continuous improvement. The position calls for technical ownership, sound judgment, effective communication, proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and a commitment to engineering excellence. The role is part of Walmart’s AdTech team, which develops a large retail media platform. The team uses shopper data and scale to build advertising solutions and addresses challenges in real-time bidding, machine learning, data processing, and user experience. Engineers participate in full lifecycle development, integrate AI/ML components, and contribute to product strategy and the delivery of quality, reliable, scalable software. The position is based at the listed primary location in Sunnyvale, California. The posting also gives a salary range for Bentonville, Arkansas. Annual salary ranges are $117,000–$234,000 for Sunnyvale and $90,000–$180,000 for Bentonville. Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, Regional Pay Zone pay based on location.

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; or Option 2: 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
Strong experience with the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, and maintenance.
Ability to deliver scoped features and models through collaborative engineering teams with a product-driven mindset.
Proficiency in debugging, code review, and defect management.
Experience integrating AI/ML components and using generative AI tools to enhance development.
Ability to translate complex business problems into actionable technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
Capability in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software aligned with platform standards.
Effective collaboration and mentorship skills.
Hands-on development experience using Java, Python, Apache Kafka, and Kubernetes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Apache Airflow, Salesforce, data processing, workflow orchestration, or pipeline development.
Familiarity with generative AI development tools and their application within software engineering workflows.
Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 1 year of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA implementation, assistive technologies, digital accessibility best practices, and accessibility standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams, including implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
Write clean, efficient, reliable code across multiple languages and drive the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD and automated testing.
Integrate AI and machine-learning components using APIs.
Convert high-level designs into detailed, scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with platform objectives.
Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management to support software quality and performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
Monitor application performance and support continuous integration and delivery practices.
Mentor others and contribute to engineering best practices and innovation strategies.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes; parental leave; family care leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U company-paid education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Regional Pay Zone compensation for certain positions, based on location.