Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

Sunnyvale, CA, United StatesFull-time$143,000–$286,000Posted Oct 20, 2026

About the role

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in backend engineering, distributed systems, and enterprise platform architecture. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in designing and building scalable, resilient, and highly available services using modern backend technologies and architectural patterns.

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The platform is a multi-tenant framework that serves as the single source of truth for Last Mile delivery capabilities, powering applications and features across Walmart International markets. You will help shape the platform’s technical direction, establish reusable architectural patterns, and build foundational capabilities that enable teams across markets to deliver Last Mile experiences reliably and at scale.

About Team:

The international last mile engineering team delivers scalable, high-performance software solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Focused on automation and continuous optimization, the team designs, develops, and maintains critical business capabilities with an emphasis on solution design, software development, and DevOps best practices. Collaborating closely, members ensure reliable system performance and measurable growth. This team fosters technical excellence and proactive problem-solving to meet evolving business needs while upholding high standards of quality and performance in a dynamic environment

What you'll do:

Interact with Walmart engineering teams across geographies to leverage expertise and contribute to the tech community.

Engage with Product Management and Business to drive the agenda, set your priorities, and deliver awesome products

Work closely with Distinguished & Principal Architects and cross-functional teams and follow established practices for the delivery of solutions meeting QCD (Quality, Cost, and Delivery) within the established architectural guidelines

Participate in hiring and building teams enabling them to be high-performing agile teams

You will work with engineering teams to create high-level and low-level designs and drive designs

You will come up with quality, best practices, and other Non-functional standards and guide the teams to execute them along with helping them with overall technical and design aspects

You will leverage cutting-edge models and algorithms that operate on massive amounts of data and Interact with Walmart cross cross-functional engineering teams like cloud, platform, analytics, etc. across geographies to leverage technical expertise and contribute to the engineering community.

What you'll bring:

10+ years of experience in the design and development of highly scalable distributed applications and platforms - particularly for multi-tenant, SaaS products.

Experience building a 'Code, Deploy, run' pipeline using DevOps best practices by leveraging the best available CI/CD tools.

Experience with Kafka and messaging methodologies.

Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

Own Tech Debt/Tech Modernization - Ability to balance the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of design decisions.

Having proficiency in Java/J2EE, Microservices, and Cloud Native Architecture.

Hands-on experience in Microservices, and RESTful web services development in Java SpringBoot, Spring Kafka or equivalent framework).

In-depth knowledge of Cloud Native Architecture, Microservice Architecture, and related stacks (Service Registry, ELK / Splunk, service registry, VMs, etc.) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Knowledge of at least one of Azure/Google Cloud Platforms.

Self-starter with the ability to multitask across several priority areas in the face of fuzzy situations.

Demonstrated end-to-end ownership for the development and design of at least one cloud-based project.

Strong hands-on development skills to prototype technical solutions.

Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly.

Proficient in new and emerging technologies.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building skills; ability to influence and persuade, without direct control.

Focus on reusability, frameworks, patterns, and configuration tools for faster development.

Practitioner of Agile (Scrum) methodology

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, 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.

Primary Location...

815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, 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

  • Design and build scalable, resilient, highly available backend services and distributed platforms.
  • Shape the technical direction and establish reusable architectural patterns for the multi-tenant Last Mile platform.
  • Create and drive high-level and low-level designs, technical standards, and best practices.
  • Partner with product, business, architecture, and engineering teams across geographies to deliver solutions.
  • Guide teams on technical and design decisions, quality, and non-functional requirements.
  • Support team building and hiring, and contribute to the engineering community.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience designing and developing scalable distributed applications and platforms, particularly multi-tenant SaaS products.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 4 years of software engineering experience, or 6 years of software engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in Java/J2EE, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.
  • Hands-on experience developing Java Spring Boot microservices and RESTful web services.
  • Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, Kafka, and messaging methodologies.
  • Knowledge of cloud-native architecture, service registries, logging stacks, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of at least one of Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off, sick leave, parental 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

JavaSystem DesignDistributed SystemsMicroservicesREST APIsApache KafkaCI/CDDockerKubernetesGoogle Cloud

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.

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