(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software development lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and ensuring high-quality system design. You will mentor engineering teams, collaborate across functions, and leverage data-driven practices to solve complex technical challenges. The position requires strong technical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement to support Walmart’s strategic technology goals and enhance engineering productivity. About the team: The Walmart+ engineering team develops scalable mobile platforms and enhances membership services to improve shopping experiences for millions. The team emphasizes collaborative development, continuous improvement, and technical ownership. Members apply expertise in software design, AI integration, and cloud-native architecture while maintaining high standards for quality and performance. Clear communication and agile adaptation to evolving business needs are key. This team offers the opportunity to build reliable, customer-focused solutions that support seamless online and in-store shopping journeys, driving innovation and delivering impactful features aligned with Walmart’s strategic goals.

Requirements

Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to deliver scalable and resilient platforms.
Strong proficiency in Java and other programming languages, with experience in software design patterns and API design.
Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Experience in platform engineering, infrastructure tooling, and AI/ML integration to build intelligent automation solutions.
Skilled in conducting design reviews and software prototyping to ensure quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Ability to apply data-driven decision making to optimize engineering processes and product outcomes.
Effective collaborator and mentor, fostering technical growth and driving engineering excellence across teams.
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.
OR 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 milestones and domain 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 feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support automation and intelligent features.
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics.

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 leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)