(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Sam's West•Sunnyvale, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart’s AdTech team is developing one of the largest and fastest-growing retail media platforms globally. Leveraging extensive shopper data and scale, the team creates innovative advertising solutions connecting brands with millions of customers. The work involves addressing complex challenges in real-time bidding, machine learning, data processing, and user experience. The team emphasizes collaborative engineering, continuous improvement, and technical excellence to deliver scalable, reliable software. Members engage in full lifecycle development, integrating AI/ML components, and driving product strategy to shape the future of retail advertising with a focus on quality and impactful outcomes. The Senior Software Engineer will lead the delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative teams, ensuring alignment with platform and business objectives. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions using multiple programming languages and modern development practices. The engineer will integrate AI/ML components, conduct code reviews, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Strong technical judgment, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving are essential to drive high-quality outcomes. This position requires adaptability, technical ownership, and a commitment to advancing engineering excellence within a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
Strong experience with 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 to ensure high-quality software.
Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development.
Skilled in translating complex business problems into actionable technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated capability in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software aligned with platform standards.
Effective collaboration and mentorship skills to support team growth and continuous improvement.
Strong hands-on development using Java, Python, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
OR 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Apache Airflow, Salesforce, data processing, workflow orchestration, or pipeline development, 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 related area and 1 year's experience in 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

Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
Integrate AI and ML components using APIs to enhance software capabilities.
Assist in converting high-level designs into detailed, scalable, and maintainable solutions aligned with platform objectives.
Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management to ensure 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 and contribute to engineering best practices and innovation strategies.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)