Staff, Software Engineer
About The Position
The Staff, Software Engineer delivers scalable platform capabilities and leads technical execution across the software development lifecycle, from design and coding through testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. The role applies cloud-native architecture principles and integrates AI/ML solutions to build reliable, efficient, scalable systems aligned with strategic roadmaps and business objectives. The engineer conducts system design reviews, mentors colleagues, influences technical decisions, and collaborates with stakeholders and other teams to turn complex problems into actionable requirements and track success metrics. The position also calls for technical ownership, sound judgment, innovation, and continuous improvement. The team advances digital fulfillment through dependable software solutions, iterative development, feature delivery, testing, platform support, and the use of AI and automation. It emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and sustained platform performance. The position is based at Walmart’s location at 815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, California. Walmart describes its culture as emphasizing in-person collaboration at its campuses.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation, to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong experience with software design patterns, API design, and platform development.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Java.
- Hands-on experience with Kafka, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and CosmosDB or MS-SQL Server.
- Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including CI/CD deployment, testing, and maintenance.
- Skill in conducting design reviews and applying data-driven decision-making to optimize engineering outcomes.
- Effective collaboration and mentorship skills.
- Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, technical ownership, sound judgment, and adaptability.
- 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.
- Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, digital accessibility best practices, and Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure and tooling, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
- Lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, 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 machine-learning components for automation and multi-step reasoning.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Engage stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining technical ownership and delivering solutions that meet business objectives.
Benefits
- Incentive awards and performance-based bonus awards.
- 401(k) match.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Paid maternity and parental leave.
- Paid time off (PTO and/or PPTO), including sick leave; vacation, holidays, and other purposes may be covered depending on classification and length of employment.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage; multiple health plans are available.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
