Staff, Software Engineer - Backend/ML
About The Position
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, deployment, and maintenance. The position requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, API design, and AI/ML integration to build resilient, modular solutions. It involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and engineering excellence. The engineer uses data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality software solutions supporting Walmart’s strategic goals. The Membership Experience Engineering team develops technology for seamless shopping journeys for millions of customers. It focuses on delivering exceptional experiences anytime and anywhere and continuously evolves to meet customer needs. Walmart+ is transforming shopping online and in-store, and the team designs scalable mobile platforms and enhances membership features. Engineers collaborate to build robust backend systems, apply cloud-native architecture, and use data-driven decision-making. The team values technical excellence, innovation, and high-quality solutions that support Walmart’s mission to simplify everyday life for customers.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation, to build scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong experience in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.
- Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Skilled in data-driven decision-making and problem-solving to optimize engineering processes and product outcomes.
- Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to promote engineering excellence and sustainability.
- 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; or 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
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 in creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility.
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
- Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, observability, and maintenance.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalability, resilience, and agility across systems.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility, quality, and alignment with architectural best practices.
- Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support 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.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, including sick leave
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
