(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
About The Position
The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities by leading software development and infrastructure initiatives aligned with strategic roadmaps. This position involves driving the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and integrating AI/ML technologies to enhance automation and product functionality. The role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to ensure high-quality, maintainable solutions. The engineer will engage stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable requirements, promote engineering excellence, and continuously improve processes to support business objectives and innovation. The Display Ad Serving team delivers scalable programmatic advertising solutions supporting Walmart Connect’s growth across web and app platforms. The team emphasizes strong platform design, iterative development, and AI integration to build reliable software. Members collaborate to develop and maintain high-quality services and APIs, ensuring seamless ad delivery across devices. Focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and effective cross-functional communication, the team fosters a dynamic environment where engineers pursue technical excellence and impactful product delivery aligned with business goals.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong proficiency in Java and other programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C++ for AI/ML integration and software development.
- Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including design reviews, CI/CD deployment, testing, and maintenance.
- Ability to design APIs and develop software prototypes to validate technical solutions and gather feedback.
- Demonstrated skills in mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions to ensure quality and sustainability.
- Data-driven decision-making capabilities to define metrics and optimize engineering processes.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
- Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as 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 integrating ML 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.
- Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through data-driven decision making and innovation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
