Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

12d • $143,000 - $286,000 • Onsite

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. This position leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and integrates AI/ML components to enhance automation and product innovation. The role involves mentoring engineers, influencing architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions. A commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and effective stakeholder engagement is essential to support business objectives and technical growth. About the team: The Customer Care technology team develops and maintains advanced platforms supporting millions of customer interactions monthly. They manage a proprietary CRM system and intelligent workflows to enhance operational efficiency and resolution speed. By integrating Generative AI, the team improves agent productivity and delivers context-aware experiences. Members contribute to scalable, business-critical systems using cloud-native architecture and software design principles. This collaborative environment emphasizes technical excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation in AI-driven capabilities to effectively address evolving business needs. About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on Java development experience with strong coding and design skills.
• Exposure to Generative AI (GenAI) and agentic systems.
• Expertise in building RESTful APIs using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Experience with unit testing (JUnit, Mockito) ensuring high code quality and coverage.
• Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases and performance optimization.
• Experience building scalable microservices and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Splunk, Kafka, Git, and Maven.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and production support skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or GCP).
• 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

• Provide technical leadership and drive adoption of best-in-class engineering practices while staying current with industry trends.
• Lead architectural design and build scalable, resilient solutions for evolving business needs.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, mentoring engineers and fostering technical excellence.
• Own and deliver medium- to large-scale projects by translating requirements into high-quality, well-tested code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and clear communication of risks and status.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Partner with stakeholders to guide technical decisions, feasibility, planning, and execution.

Benefits

• Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees