Software Engineer III - Android

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineer III, you will leverage your expertise in Android development to deliver next-generation Quick Service Retail (QSR) and product customization capabilities, enabling customers to seamlessly personalize items, order across 1P and 3P stores, and batch purchases into a single trip. Your work will power cutting-edge technology that enhances and personalizes the shopping experience for millions of Walmart customers. Our team builds and delivers next-generation Quick Service Retail (QSR) and product customization capabilities, enabling customers to seamlessly personalize items, order across 1P and 3P stores, and batch purchases into a single trip. We focus on high-impact customer journeys that connect discovery, navigation, engagement, and checkout-related experiences. Walmart is investing in modern mobile technology and platform capabilities, and we are looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex product and engineering problems at scale.

Requirements

4+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in Android development using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
Deep expertise in Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and architecture patterns such as MVVM, MVI, and Clean Architecture.
Strong knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines and Flow/LiveData for asynchronous and reactive programming.
Experience integrating with REST and GraphQL APIs (Apollo experience a plus), including backend collaboration using Node.js, Java, or Go.
Solid understanding of Android framework components, lifecycles, multithreading, networking, offline storage, and performance tuning.
Proficiency in Gradle build systems, build performance tuning, and CI/CD integration.
Hands-on experience with Google Play APIs such as Maps, Location, and Cloud Messaging.
Strong debugging and static analysis skills (Lint/custom rules), with a focus on maintainability and scalability.
Familiarity with Android Studio, GitHub, Jira, Confluence, and cloud platforms (Azure or Google Cloud Platform).
Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills in agile, cross-functional environments.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
OR 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GraphQL, Node.js, or backend API development.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices, animation, and advanced UI transitions.
Familiarity with performance optimization, memory management, and cloud-based mobile solutions.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area.
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.
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

Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications that deliver high-quality, performant, and reliable user experiences using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
Architect scalable, fault-tolerant systems and ensure stability through comprehensive unit, instrumentation, and functional testing (JUnit, Mock, Espresso).
Collaborate across iOS, Web, Backend, Product, UX, and Design teams to deliver consistent omni-channel experiences.
Guide engineers as part of a full-stack team to build mobile and web features using Android, React, Node.js, and GraphQL.
Lead and participate in code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to uphold engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
Contribute to technical design discussions and make architectural decisions that balance performance, scalability, and developer efficiency.
Investigate and resolve software issues efficiently; drive optimization in app performance, memory usage, and responsiveness.
Participate in build, deployment, and CI/CD pipelines (Gradle, Jenkins) to ensure smooth, automated delivery.
Document technical designs, implementations, and best practices to support maintainability and cross-team alignment.
Research, evaluate, and introduce new open-source tools and frameworks to continuously evolve Walmart’s mobile ecosystem.

Benefits

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live better U) for full-time and part-time associates