Staff, Software Engineer - Java Backend
About The Position
The Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. The position requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, API design, and AI/ML integration to build innovative, secure, and maintainable solutions. It involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to align engineering work with business goals and engineering standards. The engineer also uses data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality software solutions. The role is part of Walmart Fulfillment Services and Marketplace Engineering, a team focused on scalable, resilient solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency. The team works across functions in a high-scale, distributed environment and emphasizes architectural excellence, modern technologies, AI capabilities, design reviews, innovation, and data-driven decision-making. The position is based at 1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, California. The annual salary range is $143,000 to $286,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock.
Requirements
- 10+ years of 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.
- Experience driving software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Ability to lead technical design reviews and apply sound technical judgment to sustainable architecture decisions.
- Skills in DevOps engineering and remedial action to improve platform reliability and developer productivity.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making.
- Commitment to mentoring and technical leadership that fosters continuous learning and collaboration.
- 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; alternatively, 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 and implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
- Knowledge of assistive technologies and integrating digital accessibility into products and services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones.
- Drive 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 that integrate ML components for automation and multi-step reasoning.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate across teams to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements using data-driven practices.
- Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and change agility.
- Apply DevOps engineering and remedial action to enhance platform reliability and developer productivity.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, subject to job classification and length of employment.
- 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.
- Walmart-paid education program (Live Better U), including tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates.
- Performance-based bonus awards; additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
- 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
