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. The role 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 and delivers data products. The team developed Scintilla, a platform that provides actionable, customer-centric insights to help CPGs and Walmart merchants make informed, data-driven decisions. The group focuses on technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture, while fostering continuous improvement and a culture of learning and excellence.
Requirements
- Proven 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 of JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.
- Demonstrated 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies.
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and experience creating inclusive digital experiences.
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 build 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, jury duty, and 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 for eligible associates, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
- Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
