(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

8d•$143,000 - $286,000

About The Position

Role summary: The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment. This position leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps, applying cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility. The role involves mentoring engineers, collaborating across teams, and integrating AI/ML components to develop innovative solutions. The engineer ensures high-quality deliverables through rigorous design reviews and data-driven decision-making, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence to support business objectives effectively. About the team: Join a dedicated engineering team focused on advancing Marketing and Sales capabilities at scale. The team drives strategy, technology, and operational standards while enhancing big data platforms to support data science initiatives. Collaboration with cross-functional partners and expertise in distributed systems and software development are essential. This environment promotes continuous learning, technical excellence, and delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions. Team members work on innovative projects addressing complex business challenges, leveraging Walmart’s extensive resources to create impactful technology solutions in a fast-paced, results-oriented setting.

Requirements

Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
Strong experience in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Scala, Python, Java.
Experience in building optimized ETL pipelines.
Hands-on experience in Hive/Spark/BigQuery/SQL.
Experience working with Apache Airflow.
Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including CI/CD deployment, observability, and maintenance.
Ability to apply data-driven decision making to define success metrics and optimize development processes.
Experience conducting design reviews and driving technical judgment for sustainable architectural solutions.
Option 1: 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.
Option 2: 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
We value candidates with a 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.
The ideal candidate would have 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.
Lead 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 quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock