(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
About The Position
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities and drive the full software development lifecycle, from coding through deployment and maintenance. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility and integrate AI/ML technologies to advance intelligent automation. The role involves technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. You will influence architectural decisions, promote engineering excellence, and continuously improve processes to support innovation and operational success. The Walmart eCommerce Marketplace team develops solutions connecting local and global sellers with millions of buyers and managing access to more than 350 million items. The team works across functions to improve seller tools and processes and build scalable, efficient experiences. Its work includes design reviews, API design, DevOps, and cloud-native architecture, with a focus on marketplace solutions, seller growth, operational excellence, and a seamless shopping journey.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation, to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
- Experience driving software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and mentorship skills to guide engineering teams and influence architectural decisions.
- Data-driven decision-making capabilities to define metrics and optimize engineering processes.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong experience building high-performance, scalable, and secure Java and JavaScript applications.
- 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.
- Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility; familiarity with accessibility best practices and Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
- Drive software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, observability, and maintenance.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- 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 across teams to define technical requirements and optimize development processes using data-driven practices.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, including sick leave
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- 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, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
