(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities and drive the full software development lifecycle from coding through deployment. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles and integrate AI/ML solutions to improve system resilience and agility. The role includes technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration to ensure quality and alignment with business goals. You will use data-driven decision-making to optimize processes and foster continuous improvement, contributing to Walmart’s technology roadmap and operational excellence.

The International Transactions team develops and maintains systems for seamless, high-availability checkout experiences across global markets. The team enables customers to amend orders after purchase while protecting transactions from fraud in real time. Its work connects customer experience, financial integrity, and operational reliability, with direct impact on revenue, trust, and safety worldwide. Team members apply platform design, API development, cloud-native architecture, and data-driven decision-making to deliver scalable, resilient solutions for Walmart’s global operations and customer journey.

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 managing the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and software design patterns for secure, modular, and maintainable solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design reviews and deliver platform engineering capabilities aligned with strategic roadmaps.
• Ability to mentor engineers, foster technical growth, and influence architectural decisions for long-term sustainability.
• Data-driven problem-solving skills and experience translating complex user needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through innovation, tooling enhancement, and adherence to engineering excellence 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 in 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 software lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
• Lead system design reviews to validate feasibility and alignment with architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications that integrate ML components and intelligent automation features.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across teams to define user problems, translate requirements, and track success metrics.
• Improve processes, tools, and products to increase engineering productivity and quality.

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, 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, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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