(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle with a focus on cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration. You will collaborate across teams to ensure technical excellence, mentor engineers, and influence architectural decisions that align with business goals. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of quality and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment. The Marketplace Engineering team develops core platforms and services that empower Walmart to offer extensive product selection at competitive prices with exceptional customer experience. The team manages the entire seller lifecycle, monitors customer interactions, and delivers valuable insights to help sellers optimize assortment, pricing, and inventory. Collaborating closely with partner platform teams, they ensure seamless integration and continuous enhancement of the marketplace platform. This team leverages expertise in platform design, API development, and cloud-native architecture to drive innovation and maintain high-quality, scalable solutions that support Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Proven 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 platform development to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions promoting standardization and long-term sustainability.
Skilled in data-driven decision making and problem solving to optimize development processes and product outcomes.
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in software prototyping and tooling to enhance engineering productivity.
Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders and drive cross-team alignment.
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.
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 joining Walmart as they 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 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.
Lead system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications integrating ML 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.
Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and data-driven insights.

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 in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.)