Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions by managing feature development, testing, and ongoing support. You will apply advanced programming skills and technical judgment to design and implement robust systems aligned with business goals. Working across teams, you will drive innovation through AI/ML integration and continuous improvement to enhance platform performance and customer experience. The team partners with Home Office, Store, and Logistics units to advance customer service through technology. It delivers digital solutions across Walmart U.S., including digital signage for employees and facilities to improve communication and operational efficiency. The work emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, technical excellence, and business outcomes. The role owns scoped feature and model delivery, contributes to solution design, and supports the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, performance monitoring, debugging, and defect management. It also involves integrating AI/ML components, translating business needs into technical requirements, mentoring peers, and promoting engineering best practices.

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, 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 leveraging generative AI tools to enhance software solutions.
Understanding of software lifecycle management, including automated testing, CI/CD, and observability.
Technical judgment in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems aligned with business goals.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

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, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility into products.

Responsibilities

Own scoped feature and model delivery in collaboration with engineering teams, aligning work with platform and system objectives.
Write clean, efficient, reliable code across multiple languages and drive the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD and automated testing.
Integrate AI and machine learning components using internal and external APIs.
Participate in solution design and design reviews, applying scalable and maintainable software principles.
Monitor application performance and support defect management through proactive debugging and telemetry implementation.
Collaborate across functions to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
Mentor peers, promote engineering best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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 that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit: Walmart-paid programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are covered.