As a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will drive the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance, while integrating advanced AI/ML components to enhance platform capabilities. This role requires strong technical judgment, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving to meet business objectives. You will contribute to engineering excellence through mentorship, innovation, and adherence to best practices, ensuring high-quality outcomes that support Walmart’s mission and customer experience.
About the team:
The team develops and operates enterprise-scale Operational Excellence platforms that deliver trusted, real-time insights for leadership visibility. By transforming fragmented data into actionable dashboards and AI-enabled reports, the team enhances reliability, reduces operational risk, and accelerates decision-making at Walmart scale. Collaborating across frontend platform engineering, data pipelines, analytics, automation, and emerging large language model capabilities, the team delivers impactful tools used by executives, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to drive operational excellence and innovation.
What you'll do:
- Own scoped feature and model delivery 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 and ML components to enhance software intelligence and leverage generative AI tools to improve development velocity.
- Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management to ensure software quality and performance.
- Build and maintain responsive, accessible front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
- Design, develop, and support RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and Express.
- Develop and optimize SQL queries, database schemas, and migrations to support scalable application features.
What you'll bring:
- Extensive experience in software development with proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java,
- Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance software innovation and efficiency.
- Strong experience building responsive, accessible front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and Express.
- Strong SQL skills, including writing optimized queries, designing schemas, and managing database migrations.
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization patterns, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and session-based authentication.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS.
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.
Sunnyvale, California US-11657: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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...1345 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 or related field and 3 years' experience in software engineering
- 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area
- Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Java
- Experience integrating AI/ML components and using generative AI tools
- Experience building responsive, accessible front-end applications using React and TypeScript
- Designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and Express
- Strong SQL skills including optimized queries, schema design, and database migrations
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth 2.0, JWT, session-based)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS)
- Experience with CI/CD and automated testing practices
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 1 year experience
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, assistive technologies, and accessibility best practices
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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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