(USA) Software Engineer III

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

6d • $117,000 - $234,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Software Engineer III to join our team and build the Search backend services processing billions of queries for millions of products on Walmart sites and apps worldwide.

About Team: The Search team at Walmart processes billions of queries across millions of products on our global websites and apps. Whether a customer is searching for a specific item or browsing through categories, our platform powers the intelligence behind product discovery. We leverage structured and semi-structured data at massive scale - drawing from catalogs, transaction logs, social data, and more. By combining cutting-edge information retrieval, machine learning, and ranking algorithms, we build low-latency, high-availability systems that directly impact customer experience and business metrics.

As a Software Engineer III, you’ll spend your days translating requirements into solutions, implementing with code, collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing us with the insights necessary to think beyond the status quo. You’ll work with other engineers or independently to get the job done.

Requirements

• 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.
• 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years’ experience designing technical solutions in response to product requirement and changes in business.
• Java/J2EE programming experience with a focus on server-side components.
• Experience in developing Web applications; Experience with Spring framework.
• Experience with search technologies (e.g., Solr, Lucene, Vespa).
• Scripting skills in at least one of the following: Python or Shell and willingness to learn new technologies
• Experience with IntelliJ or other IDE development tools
• Experience with Source Code Management Tools (GitHub, SVN, CVS)
• Knowledge of standard tools for optimizing and testing code
• Ability to operate effectively and independently in a dynamic, fluid environment
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, 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

• Participates in the discovery phase of small to medium-sized projects to come up with high level design.
• Designs, implements, and tests complex code changes for specific business requirements.
• Analyzes business needs and develops plans to implement software requirements in conjunction with product management and architects.
• Independently handles high impact, critical software/systems monitoring issues and tickets/incidents.
• Manages small to medium-sized complex projects.
• Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions.
• Troubleshoots business and production issues.

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