(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
Walmart
About the role
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities by leading software development, infrastructure, and tooling initiatives. This position drives the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable solutions, mentoring engineering teams, and promoting technical excellence through design reviews and continuous improvement. The engineer ensures alignment with strategic goals while fostering innovation, operational efficiency, and high-quality deliverables across multiple projects.
About the team:
The Content Platform Team pioneers the development of next-generation retail and shopping experiences across online and physical stores. This group leads Walmart’s initiatives in interactive content and Extended Reality, creating innovative multimodal experiences both internally and with strategic partners. The team applies cloud-native architecture and software design principles to build scalable, resilient platforms. Members collaborate closely to deliver high-quality solutions, leveraging skills in API design, DevOps, and continuous development. Focused on innovation and technical excellence, the team drives impactful projects that enhance customer engagement and support Walmart’s evolving technology landscape.
What you'll do:
Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
Drive 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 quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features.
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
Utilize data-driven approaches to define success metrics and optimize development processes.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tools, processes, and product quality.
What you'll bring:
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
Strong experience in software development lifecycle management, encompassing coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and applying software design patterns for secure, modular, and maintainable solutions.
Ability to lead platform engineering efforts, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML framework development.
Skilled in data-driven decision making to define metrics and optimize engineering processes.
Demonstrated capability in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions.
Commitment to continuous improvement through remedial action and innovation in development practices.
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 :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
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.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 3 years' experience in software engineering
Primary Location...
1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver platform infrastructure, tooling, and ML framework capabilities.
- Lead software development lifecycle activities from coding through deployment and maintenance.
- Design scalable, resilient cloud-native systems.
- Conduct system design reviews and uphold architectural standards.
- Build AI-driven applications integrating machine learning and automation.
- Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into technical requirements.
- Use metrics and data-driven methods to improve engineering processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of software engineering experience, or 6 years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, containers, and automation.
- Experience across the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD.
- Proficiency in API design, prototyping, and software design patterns.
- Ability to lead platform engineering initiatives, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks.
- Skill in data-driven decision making and defining metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions.
- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3 years of software engineering experience preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, and family care leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Company discounts
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Walmart-paid education programs through Live Better U
- Performance-based bonuses and potential stock compensation
Skills mentioned
About Walmart
More than 60 years ago, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in Rogers, Arkansas. Today, we’re a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better all around the world. Our 2.1 million associates are the engine behind what we do — serving customers and members in communities spanning 19 countries, in stores and clubs, online and through a supply chain built for speed and scale. We’re committed to creating clear pathways for associates to learn, grow and advance. Whether you’re starting your first job or bringing years of experience, you’ll find room to grow, learn new skills and build a career with purpose. We’re proud to invest in our people and foster a culture grounded in respect, integrity, service and striving for excellence. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (2025) and Great Place To Work®-Certified™ , we’re proud of what we’re building together.