(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Returns Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA. As a key leader in this area, you’ll have the opportunity to design and develop scalable solutions that optimize Walmart's return management systems. This critical area requires innovative thinking, robust engineering, and forward-thinking solutions to solve complex challenges, ensuring streamlined and efficient experiences for millions of customers and associates worldwide. If you're passionate about solving problems in a dynamic environment and have a vision to drive technology that enhances customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, we want to hear from you! About Team: Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through one of our mobile apps, or in-store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in building scalable, distributed systems.
• Proven expertise in Java, Python, or other modern programming languages and frameworks (Spring Boot, Node.js, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, or similar, and proven experience in developing cloud-native solutions.
• Expertise in microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
• Experience in SQL/NoSQL databases like MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.
• Proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, including Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in ambiguous challenges while delivering efficient and scalable solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area
• Knowledge of retail or e-commerce return processes (preferred).
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
• The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance systems for Walmart’s Returns Engineering team.
• Own the end-to-end architecture and development process for returns-related technology solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers) to gather requirements and deliver impactful software solutions that enhance workflows and customer experiences.
• Drive the adoption of agile engineering practices and DevOps methodologies across the team for continuous improvement and product delivery.
• Analyze complex business and technical requirements and provide recommendations to improve return processes, using cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, cloud native architectures, etc.
• Advocate and drive best practices in engineering excellence, including documentation, testing, code reviews, and monitoring.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth across the team.

Benefits

• Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
• Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

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