Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving full lifecycle software development with a focus on cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration. You will collaborate across teams to align technical solutions with business priorities, mentor engineering talent, and promote engineering excellence through rigorous design reviews and data-driven decision making. This role demands strong technical judgment, innovation, and adaptability to evolving technologies, ensuring high-quality, maintainable solutions that enhance developer productivity and support Walmart’s strategic objectives. About the team: Walmart’s Advertising Technology group connects supplier brands with retail shoppers at an unmatched scale. This team of engineers and data scientists works agilely to solve complex, high-impact challenges, handling billions of ad requests monthly through high-performance ad servers. They develop advanced data systems that ingest, analyze, and optimize vast user activity and transaction data using machine learning and optimization algorithms. The Sponsored Search Ad Server engineering team focuses on building next-generation omni-advertising platforms, driving architecture, technology choices, and alignment across Walmart Connect to deliver scalable, high-value solutions.

Requirements

Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
Strong software development skills across the full lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Experience in platform engineering, infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML integration using languages such as Python, Java, and C++.
Ability to conduct system design reviews and apply software design patterns to ensure quality and maintainability.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions for long-term sustainability.
Proficient in data-driven decision making, problem solving, and continuous improvement practices.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

Master’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.
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

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components to enhance automation and reasoning.
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
Drive continuous improvement through data-driven practices, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
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
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
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.