(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities and drive the software development lifecycle from coding through deployment and maintenance. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles and integrate AI/ML technologies to build innovative solutions. The role includes technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-quality, maintainable software aligned with business goals, while using data-driven practices to optimize performance and improve engineering processes. The Marketplace team develops management solutions for domestic and international third-party sellers, including onboarding, catalog management, order fulfillment, returns, and seller standards. It builds and monitors seller performance metrics to support compliance and improve customer and seller experiences. The team designs, builds, and operates large-scale distributed systems using web, mobile, cloud, big data, and AI/ML technologies, and works across teams to provide scalable technical solutions. It emphasizes continuous development, code quality, innovation, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication.

Requirements

Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation, to build scalable and resilient platforms.
Experience managing the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and applying software design patterns to create secure, modular, and maintainable solutions.
Skill in conducting system design reviews and driving engineering excellence through data-driven decision-making and remedial action.
Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to promote standardization and long-term sustainability.
Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders and deliver aligned technical solutions.
Option 1 minimum qualification: 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 minimum qualification: 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 WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility; knowledge of accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks, aligned with roadmap 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 quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Develop AI-driven applications that integrate machine learning 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.
Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U), with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.