Staff, Software Engineer (Backend & Data Engineering)

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•$143,000 - $286,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. Drive the full software lifecycle while ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and business objectives. Mentor engineering teams, collaborate across functions, and apply data-driven decision-making to solve complex problems. The role emphasizes innovation, technical ownership, and continuous improvement to advance technology solutions that enhance productivity and customer experience. The role is part of Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS), which delivers fulfillment solutions for Walmart Marketplace sellers. The team works with Engineering, Product, Business, and Analytics partners to develop supply chain capabilities such as inventory intake, preferred carrier programs, and personalized forecasting. The Staff Software Engineer contributes to scalable, high-performance systems that support seller growth and customer experience through iterative development and cross-functional collaboration.

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; or 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
The role description requests 8–10 years of expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, data engineering, and automation for scalable and resilient systems.
Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform design and development.
Experience leading software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Ability to conduct system design reviews aligned with architectural best practices and project goals.
Skill in AI/ML integration using languages such as Java and Python.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions.
Data-driven problem-solving skills with a focus on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

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 and implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Lead software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and alignment with architectural best practices.
Build AI-driven applications that integrate ML components and automation features using multiple programming languages.
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements, track success metrics, and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
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, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit program, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.