(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

22h

About The Position

Join Walmart as a Senior Software Engineer and lead delivery of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. The role covers the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of services, APIs, and AI/ML components. You will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions, ensure quality and performance, contribute technical expertise in modern programming languages and development practices, and help foster engineering excellence through mentoring and continuous improvement. The ads team advances Walmart’s e-commerce advertising through targeting, optimization, and reporting solutions. It develops scalable, resilient systems using cloud-native architecture and sound software design principles. Team members participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design reviews, prototyping, and DevOps engineering, and collaborate across teams to align work with business goals and technical standards. The team uses data-driven practices and innovative tools to improve platform capabilities in support of Walmart’s mission to deliver value through technology.

Requirements

Extensive experience in software development, with proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, React, 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 iterative development and continuous integration.
Experience integrating AI/ML components and using generative AI tools to enhance software solutions.
Skill in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems aligned with technical and business objectives.
Demonstrated collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.
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 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.

Nice To Haves

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, with knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, digital accessibility best practices, and accessibility standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Own delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative engineering teams, ensuring alignment with platform and system objectives.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code across multiple languages.
Drive the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD and automated testing.
Integrate AI/ML components and leverage GenAI tools to improve software intelligence and development efficiency.
Participate in solution design, conduct code reviews, and apply best practices for scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and define success metrics.
Monitor application performance, support defect management, and ensure high-quality software delivery.
Mentor peers, promote continuous improvement, and contribute to engineering excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, 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.
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefits for eligible full-time and part-time associates, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.