Staff, Software Engineer - 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 role 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 and delivers data products. Its Scintilla platform provides actionable, customer-centric insights to help CPGs and Walmart merchants make informed, data-driven decisions. The team focuses on technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture, while engaging in operational due diligence and continuous improvement. The position is based at 10900 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States.
Requirements
- 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.
- Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation, to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
- Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable, modular solutions.
- Experience driving software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Ability to integrate AI/ML components using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++.
- Skills in DevOps engineering and platform tooling to enhance engineering productivity.
- Data-driven decision-making capabilities to define metrics and optimize development processes.
- Collaboration and communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.
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 WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility practices.
Responsibilities
- Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks, aligned with roadmap priorities.
- Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
- Build 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.
- Use data-driven approaches to define success metrics and optimize development processes.
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 leave, 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 program, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
- Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly bonuses.
- Stock may be included as additional compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
