(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
About The Position
Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. The role drives the full software lifecycle, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and aligns technical work with strategic roadmaps. The engineer provides technical leadership, mentors engineering teams, and collaborates across functions to solve complex problems. The role also champions engineering excellence through design reviews, innovation, and continuous improvement, while maintaining high standards of quality, security, and operational efficiency. The Data Services team designs and manages scalable, highly available distributed SQL and NoSQL platforms that support enterprise applications. The team specializes in backend engineering, API development, site reliability, and DevOps automation, and works with product, infrastructure, and operations groups to ensure platform stability and continued enhancement. It leverages automation and AI-assisted engineering to drive operational excellence and innovation. The position is based at 1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, California. The annual salary range is $143,000 to $286,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, 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 for scalable and resilient systems.
- Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
- Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation using languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C++.
- Skills in debugging, problem solving, and data-driven decision making.
- Collaboration and communication skills for engaging cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and technical mentorship.
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.
- Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.
Responsibilities
- Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- Lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure quality and alignment with architectural standards.
- Build AI-driven applications that integrate ML components and automation features 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
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- 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.
- Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for qualifying programs.
- Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
- Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
