(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Hybrid
143K-286K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Logistics • Machine Learning • Retail
The Role
Lead design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native platform capabilities (Java-based microservices). Drive full SDLC, integrate AI/ML components, conduct design reviews, apply DevOps and CI/CD practices, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet roadmap and quality goals.
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Position Summary...

What you'll do...Role summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle from coding to deployment and maintenance. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility while integrating AI/ML technologies to advance intelligent automation. This role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to ensure high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. You will influence architectural decisions, promote engineering excellence, and continuously improve processes to support Walmart’s technology goals and operational success.
About the team:
The Sponsored Campaign Management Team develops scalable Java-based microservices to efficiently manage campaign attributes aligned with platform goals. The team emphasizes collaborative engineering, iterative development, and continuous testing to ensure high-quality software. Integrating AI components and applying object-oriented design principles, members drive innovation and effective problem-solving. Cross-functional collaboration supports delivering reliable, customer-focused solutions within a structured development lifecycle. Commitment to technical excellence, design reviews, and continuous learning enables the team to meet evolving business and platform objectives while fostering a culture of accountability and engineering rigor.
What you'll do:
  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain 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 feasibility and ensure quality and alignment with architectural standards.
  • Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.
  • Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through best practices.
  • Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and optimize development processes using data-driven methods.

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 technical design reviews and remedial actions to uphold quality and alignment with architectural standards.
  • Skilled in DevOps engineering practices to enhance developer productivity and platform capabilities.
  • Data-driven decision-making skills to define metrics and optimize engineering processes.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction for sustainable outcomes.
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 :
- 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 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...

1395 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 4 years' experience, or 6 years' software engineering experience
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, containers, and automation
  • Strong experience across the software development lifecycle including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
  • Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and applying software design patterns
  • Experience leading technical design reviews and driving remedial actions to ensure architectural alignment
  • Skilled in DevOps engineering practices to improve developer productivity and platform capabilities
  • Experience integrating ML components and building AI-driven applications (using ML frameworks)
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction
  • Master's degree in relevant field (preferred)
  • Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility best practices and assistive technologies (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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Bentonville, AR
578,950 Employees

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.

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