Staff, Software Engineer, FullStack - Walmart Data Ventures

Walmart • Bellevue, WA

3d

About The Position

The Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. The position applies cloud-native architecture principles to improve system resilience and agility while integrating AI/ML components to advance intelligent automation. It includes technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives, with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and engineering excellence.

Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup and delivers data products. Its Scintilla platform provides actionable, customer-centric insights to help CPGs and Walmart merchants make informed, data-driven decisions. The team focuses on technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture, and fosters continuous improvement and learning.

Requirements

• Option 1: 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.
• Option 2: 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation, to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong experience in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.
• Ability to lead software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Skill in DevOps engineering practices to enhance platform capabilities and developer productivity.
• Experience applying data-driven decision-making to optimize engineering processes and outcomes.
• Ability to conduct design reviews and remedial actions to uphold engineering excellence and quality standards.

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, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and alignment with architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and optimize development processes using data-driven practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• 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
• Live Better U education benefit program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates

What This Job Offers

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