The Role
Lead design and delivery of scalable backend systems for high-volume eCommerce and supply chain operations. Architect, develop, test, and maintain distributed services, implement CI/CD and telemetry, perform code reviews and debugging, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, performance, security, and continuous improvement.
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Position Summary...What you'll do...Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
This is a full-time, onsite role at our Sunnyvale, CA office. This position is not eligible for remote work. Role summary:
As a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and agile methodologies to create maintainable, high-quality components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, address technical challenges, and implement continuous integration and deployment practices. Your contributions will ensure robust application performance, security, and reliability while driving innovation and operational excellence within Walmart’s technology environment.
About the team:
Our team develops and maintains robust distributed systems that support Walmart’s eCommerce and supply chain operations by efficiently processing high transaction volumes. We focus on capturing and analyzing transaction data from multiple sources to promptly identify and resolve potential disruptions. Emphasizing scalable platform design, iterative development, and continuous delivery, we ensure real-time, accurate information for clients. Collaboration and technical expertise drive our efforts to build reliable solutions that enhance operational performance and customer experience across Walmart’s digital ecosystem. The team prioritizes innovation, quality, and responsiveness in delivering impactful software solutions.
What you'll do:
What you'll bring:
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 $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
This is a full-time, onsite role at our Sunnyvale, CA office. This position is not eligible for remote work. Role summary:
As a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and agile methodologies to create maintainable, high-quality components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, address technical challenges, and implement continuous integration and deployment practices. Your contributions will ensure robust application performance, security, and reliability while driving innovation and operational excellence within Walmart’s technology environment.
About the team:
Our team develops and maintains robust distributed systems that support Walmart’s eCommerce and supply chain operations by efficiently processing high transaction volumes. We focus on capturing and analyzing transaction data from multiple sources to promptly identify and resolve potential disruptions. Emphasizing scalable platform design, iterative development, and continuous delivery, we ensure real-time, accurate information for clients. Collaboration and technical expertise drive our efforts to build reliable solutions that enhance operational performance and customer experience across Walmart’s digital ecosystem. The team prioritizes innovation, quality, and responsiveness in delivering impactful software solutions.
What you'll do:
- Analyze and classify requirements to align with business and technical objectives, ensuring comprehensive scoping and estimation.
- Design scalable software solutions by evaluating trade-offs and converting high-level designs into detailed functional modules.
- Develop maintainable, testable code adhering to coding standards and security policies across multiple platforms and languages.
- Create and execute test cases to identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and support regression testing.
- Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability and scalability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet customer and business needs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in software architecture, scalable distributed systems, and design patterns.
- Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and coding standards using languages such as JavaScript, Python, or C.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation.
- Ability to analyze and translate business requirements into detailed technical designs and user stories.
- Skilled in code review, debugging, defect management, and ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
- Familiarity with testing methodologies, tools, and defect lifecycle processes.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and commitment to delivering secure, high-availability software solutions.
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 $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
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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 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 5 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 1 year's 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...1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Skills Required
- Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
- Full-time, onsite work in Sunnyvale, CA
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 3 years' software engineering experience OR 5 years' software engineering experience (alternative)
- Proven expertise in software architecture, scalable distributed systems, and design patterns
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming using JavaScript, Python, or C
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation
- Experience creating and executing test cases, debugging, code review, defect management, and testing methodologies
- Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical designs and user stories
- Experience monitoring application performance and troubleshooting to maintain high availability and scalability
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)
- Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA, assistive technologies, and accessibility best practices (preferred)
Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.
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The Company
What We Do
Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.
