Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart

157d • $143,000 - $286,000

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and passionate Staff Software Engineer on our Marketplace Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, scalability, and reliability of Walmart’s core platforms and services. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performing systems that power Walmart’s third-party seller ecosystem. This role is part of the Walmart Marketplace Payments organization, a team building platform and experiences that power how sellers and partners get paid. We drive high-impact portfolios including Capital, Faster Payout, Risk Management, Agentic AI-based workflows, and Service Fee Visibility initiatives. As these areas grow in scale and complexity, we need a Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership, architectural direction, and mentorship that will enable us to deliver with quality, resilience, and speed.

Requirements

• At least 6 professional software development with expertise in backend systems; proven track record of leading architecture for distributed platforms.
• Deep proficiency in Java (JDK 21), Spring Boot, Kafka, Cassandra, and large-scale data processing frameworks (Spark, Airflow).
• Strong background in designing multi-tenant, cloud-native systems (Azure/GCP) with emphasis on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Adept at breaking down complex problems into actionable solutions while balancing trade-offs across performance, cost, and delivery speed.
• Ownership-driven, passionate about technology, eager to learn and experiment with emerging paradigms (AI workflows/agents, automation).
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence, align, and partner with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders globally.
• Experience mentoring engineers, setting technical direction, and raising the bar for engineering excellence.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of distributed, fault-tolerant backend systems using Java (JDK 21), Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures.
• Drive both high-level and low-level design discussions in collaboration with architects and senior engineers.
• Build and deliver highly scalable services and data pipelines leveraging Kafka, Cassandra, Spark, and Airflow.
• Write clean, performant, and maintainable code while setting engineering best practices.
• Build and deliver highly scalable microservices and cloud-native applications across Azure, GCP, and private cloud environments, with a strong focus on disaster recovery (DR) readiness.
• Design and implement intelligent workflows and agentic AI solutions to optimize operations, decision-making, and system efficiencies.
• Ensure systems are resilient and reliable through strong CI/CD practices, observability (monitoring/alerting), and disaster recovery strategies.
• Guide, mentor, and elevate engineers at multiple levels.
• Foster a culture of technical rigor, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Work with teams across geographies to define and deliver solutions aligned with business needs, marketplace growth, and platform scale.
• Build tools and frameworks that accelerate developer productivity and reduce operational overhead.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• Multiple health plans
• Flexible working hours
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees