The Role
Leads full-stack software development across design, coding, testing, deployment, and support. Builds scalable, secure services, APIs, and AI/ML components using technologies including Java, React, NextJS, and Kubernetes. Responsibilities include code reviews, debugging, CI/CD, automated testing, performance monitoring, DevOps, stakeholder collaboration, technical solution design, and mentoring. The role is full-time and onsite in Sunnyvale, California.
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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:
Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. This role involves full lifecycle development, including design, coding, testing, and deployment of services, APIs, and AI/ML components. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into effective technical solutions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality outcomes. Strong technical judgment, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to engineering excellence are essential to support Walmart’s mission of delivering reliable and innovative software systems.
About the team:
The Backbone Engineering team combines engineering, UX, and product management to deliver innovative products and site features using open-source technologies such as Java, React, NextJS, and Kubernetes. The team prioritizes scalable, reliable solutions through continuous innovation and iterative development driven by business feedback. Collaboration and technical excellence enable efficient responses to evolving needs. This environment fosters high-quality software delivery via strong teamwork, agile practices, and a commitment to building well-designed, high-performing platforms that generate meaningful business impact.
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:
Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. This role involves full lifecycle development, including design, coding, testing, and deployment of services, APIs, and AI/ML components. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into effective technical solutions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality outcomes. Strong technical judgment, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to engineering excellence are essential to support Walmart’s mission of delivering reliable and innovative software systems.
About the team:
The Backbone Engineering team combines engineering, UX, and product management to deliver innovative products and site features using open-source technologies such as Java, React, NextJS, and Kubernetes. The team prioritizes scalable, reliable solutions through continuous innovation and iterative development driven by business feedback. Collaboration and technical excellence enable efficient responses to evolving needs. This environment fosters high-quality software delivery via strong teamwork, agile practices, and a commitment to building well-designed, high-performing platforms that generate meaningful business impact.
What you'll do:
- Own delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
- Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
- Integrate AI/ML components and leverage generative AI tools to enhance software intelligence and development velocity.
- Assist in solution design, evaluating trade-offs to build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems aligned with platform objectives.
- Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
- Monitor application performance and maintain system reliability through proactive DevOps practices.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
- Strong experience delivering scoped features or models through collaborative engineering teams.
- Proficiency in debugging, code review, and continuous development with a focus on quality and reliability.
- Ability to integrate AI/ML components and leverage generative AI tools to enhance software solutions.
- Demonstrated skill in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems aligned with business goals.
- Experience driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to technical ownership, continuous improvement, and mentoring peers.
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
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, plus 3 years of software engineering or related experience
- 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related area
- Expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices
- Experience delivering scoped features or models through collaborative engineering teams
- Proficiency in debugging, code review, and continuous development focused on quality and reliability
- Ability to integrate AI/ML components and use generative AI tools
- Experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems
- Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring
- Effective collaboration and communication with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Technical ownership, continuous improvement, and peer mentoring
- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, plus 1 year of software engineering or related experience
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices
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.
