(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

3d

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. The role drives the full software lifecycle, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and ensures technical excellence through design reviews and mentorship. The engineer collaborates across teams to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions, promote continuous improvement, and uphold quality and integrity.

The position is part of Walmart eCommerce Marketplace, which develops solutions connecting sellers with millions of buyers and provides access to more than 350 million items. The team works across functions to improve seller tools and processes and build scalable, efficient experiences. It applies expertise in design reviews, API design, DevOps, and cloud-native architecture to support seller growth and a seamless shopping journey.

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; alternatively, 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation, to build scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong experience in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
• Ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
• Skill in data-driven decision-making to define success metrics and optimize engineering processes.
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for engaging cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong experience building high-performance, scalable, and secure Java and JavaScript applications.

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities—including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks—in alignment with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, observability, and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and agile.
• 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 define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices.

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.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
• Annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock.

What This Job Offers

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