(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer and lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software development lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and ensuring technical excellence through design reviews and mentorship. Collaborate across teams to translate complex user needs into actionable solutions while promoting innovation and continuous improvement. The position requires strong technical judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable software that supports Walmart’s strategic objectives.
About the team:
The Affiliates engineering platform team plays a key role in Walmart eCommerce( Marketing Tech organization), supporting core affiliates, content affiliates, and the influencer network, creators, contributing around $10 billion in annual revenue. The team builds scalable, resilient data platform solutions using cloud-native architecture and advanced software design patterns. Members collaborate on API design, software prototyping, and DevOps engineering to improve system performance and developer productivity. Emphasizing data-driven decision-making and innovative technologies, the team continuously refines solutions aligned with business goals and customer needs in a dynamic environment.
What you'll do:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of scoped features, ensuring alignment with platform and system objectives
• Architect and implement clean, maintainable code in Scala, Python, and Java, leveraging CI/CD and testing, with a focus on AI/ML and agentic solutions
• Build distributed, data-intensive systems using Kafka, Spark, GCP, and APIs
• Integrate AI/ML components and leverage generative AI to enhance functionality and efficiency
• Contribute to solution design, perform code reviews, and develop scalable, secure systems
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliable delivery
• Mentor peers, promote best practices, and drive continuous improvement

What you'll bring:

• Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation for scalable, resilient systems
• Strong experience across the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD, and maintenance
• Skilled in API design, prototyping, and applying design patterns for secure, maintainable solutions
• Experience integrating AI/ML components and building automation using Python, Scala, and Java
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with a focus on code quality and engineering excellence
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence architectural decisions
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear communication of technical concepts
• Data-driven approach to define metrics, optimize processes, and deliver high-quality platform 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 $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...

1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, 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.