Staff, Software Engineer, FullStack - Walmart Data Ventures
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 leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and integrates AI/ML solutions to enhance platform functionality. It also involves mentoring engineers, influencing architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to translate complex business needs into actionable technical solutions. Engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and effective communication are essential to supporting business objectives and innovation. Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup to deliver data products. Its Scintilla platform provides actionable, customer-centric insights that 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 learning and continuous improvement through operational due diligence.
Requirements
- A 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; alternatively, 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.
- Experience with software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable, modular solutions.
- Proficiency in one or more of JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.
- Ability to lead full 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
- A 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, digital accessibility best practices, and accessibility standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
- Lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to create scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
- Develop AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components to enhance automation.
- 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 decision-making and innovation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefit for eligible associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
