(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

4d • $143,000 - $286,000

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer on Walmart’s Marketplace team, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities and guide work across the full software development lifecycle, from coding through deployment and maintenance. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles and integrate AI/ML technologies to develop innovative solutions. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-quality, maintainable software aligned with business goals. You will use data-driven practices to optimize performance and improve engineering processes.

The Marketplace team delivers management solutions for domestic and international third-party sellers, including onboarding, catalog management, order fulfillment, returns, and seller standards. The team develops and monitors seller performance metrics to support compliance and improve customer and seller experiences. It designs, builds, and operates large-scale distributed systems using web, mobile, cloud, big data, and AI/ML technologies. The team emphasizes continuous development, code quality, innovation, technical excellence, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication.

The annual salary range is $143,000 to $286,000. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation for scalable and resilient platforms.
• Strong experience managing the full 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.
• Skill in conducting system design reviews and advancing engineering excellence through data-driven decision-making and remedial action.
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to promote standardization and long-term sustainability.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders and deliver aligned technical solutions.
• 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.

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 implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, digital accessibility best practices, and Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks, aligned with roadmap priorities.
• Lead 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 integrating machine learning components and automation features.
• 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

• 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.
• Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Performance-based bonus awards; certain positions may also include stock.

What This Job Offers

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