Staff, Software Engineer - Walmart Data Ventures

Walmart • Bellevue, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff, Software Engineer at Walmart Data Ventures delivers scalable platform capabilities and leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps. The role covers the full software development lifecycle, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and integrates AI/ML solutions to enhance platform functionality. It also includes mentoring engineers, influencing architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to turn complex business needs into technical solutions.

Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a startup and develops data products, including Scintilla, a platform providing customer-centric insights to CPGs and Walmart merchants. The team focuses on technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, cloud-native architecture, operational due diligence, and continuous improvement.

The position is based at 10900 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004. The annual salary range is $132,000 to $264,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock.

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; alternatively, 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
• Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
• Ability to integrate AI/ML components using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++.
• Skills in DevOps engineering and platform tooling.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities to define metrics and optimize development processes.
• Effective collaboration and communication across technical and business stakeholders.

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 inclusive digital experience development, WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks, aligned with roadmap priorities.
• 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 quality and alignment with architectural standards.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components to enhance automation.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
• Use data-driven approaches to define success metrics and optimize development processes.

Benefits

• 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 leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Walmart-paid education benefit program, Live Better U, covering eligible tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior