(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
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 provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions. This role demands a commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Your expertise will enhance developer productivity and contribute to Walmart’s technology vision and operational success. Join the Walmart Fulfillment Services and Marketplace Engineering team, where innovation and engineering excellence drive scalable, resilient solutions supporting business growth. This team focuses on cloud-native architecture, AI integration, and modern technologies to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency. Members lead architectural design, conduct thorough reviews, and apply data-driven decision-making to solve complex challenges in a high-scale environment. Collaboration across teams and continuous improvement are key, with a strong emphasis on technical leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality software that meets evolving business needs.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to deliver scalable and resilient platforms.
- Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to ensure maintainable and modular solutions.
- Experience driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Skilled in debugging, remedial action, and problem-solving to maintain high-quality deliverables.
- Ability to apply data-driven decision making to optimize engineering processes and measure success.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions.
- Familiarity with DevOps engineering practices to enhance developer productivity and platform capabilities.
- Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement within complex technical environments.
- 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 in creating 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 and domain priorities.
- Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring.
- 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 supporting automation and multi-step reasoning.
- 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.
- Continuously improve processes, tools, and products by embracing innovation and data-driven decision making.
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
- Jury duty
- Voting
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Live Better U is a 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
