Staff, Software Engineer - FullStack Java Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $143,000 - $286,000

About The Position

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. The role owns the full software lifecycle, ensures quality through system design reviews, and applies cloud-native architecture principles. The engineer collaborates across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions, drive continuous improvement, and mentor peers, with a focus on technical excellence, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.

The Marketplace Engineering team develops core platforms and services that support Walmart’s product selection, pricing, and customer experience. It enables third-party sellers to list and manage products on walmart.com, while supporting compliance with company policies and helping protect the marketplace from risky or non-compliant sellers. The team works with partner platform teams to improve the marketplace experience for sellers and customers.

The position delivers platform capabilities aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities; applies cloud-native architecture to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems; leads development lifecycle activities; conducts system design reviews; builds AI-driven applications and integrates machine learning; mentors engineers; and works with stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics.

The annual salary range is $143,000 to $286,000. Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock. The primary location is 1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
• Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform development.
• Experience leading the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Backend experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Frontend experience with React.js or Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Ability to conduct design reviews and apply debugging and remedial actions to enhance code quality.
• Skill in data-driven decision-making and problem-solving to optimize engineering processes and outcomes.
• Familiarity with DevOps engineering practices and software prototyping.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related area; or 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 2 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Background creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
• Lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Conduct system design reviews to assess feasibility and alignment with architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components to improve automation and intelligence.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Engage stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics.
• Use debugging and remedial actions to improve code quality.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Family care leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Jury duty leave.
• Voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior