(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities and drive the full software development lifecycle, focusing on cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions. The role emphasizes engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, delivering high-quality, maintainable software that supports Walmart’s strategic objectives and enhances developer productivity.

You will join the Walmart Fulfillment Services and Marketplace Engineering team, which builds scalable, resilient solutions to support business growth. The team focuses on cloud-native architecture, AI integration, and modern technologies to improve system reliability and operational efficiency. Its work includes architectural decisions, design reviews, and applying software design patterns to complex, high-scale problems. Cross-team collaboration and data-driven decision-making support quality products, continuous improvement, technical leadership, and engineering productivity.

The annual salary range is $143,000.00–$286,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock. The primary location listed is 1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States.

Requirements

• 10+ years of expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation, to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
• Experience driving the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
• Demonstrated ability in debugging, remedial action, and problem solving.
• Skill in DevOps engineering practices to enhance platform capabilities and developer productivity.
• Ability to use data-driven decision-making and innovation to optimize engineering processes and outcomes.
• Minimum qualification 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.
• Minimum qualification option 2: 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 WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices; experience creating inclusive digital experiences is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Drive full software 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 feasibility and alignment with architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support automation and multi-step reasoning.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics.

Benefits

• 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, jury duty, and voting leave.
• PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, subject to job classification and length of employment.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates; tuition, books, and fees are covered for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards, including 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