Senior Software Engineer- Android

Walmart, Inc.

$117K — $234K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Sunnyvale, CA
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of professional software development experience in mobile, web front-end, and backend systems.
  • Experience with consumer-facing mobile applications, preferably in eCommerce or large-scale products.
  • Strong experience building scalable backend systems and platforms.
  • Proven experience designing and developing advanced Android applications.
  • Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot production issues on mobile platforms and conduct post-incident reviews.
  • Design and deliver mobile solutions by collaborating with cross-functional partners.
  • Develop and maintain mobile applications by translating product requirements into scalable solutions.
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to assess risks and communicate status.
  • Provide technical leadership by defining performance standards and removing delivery obstacles.
  • Promote engineering excellence by mentoring team members and fostering collaboration.
  • Continuously improve engineering effectiveness by evaluating processes and incorporating feedback.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for technical leadership and professional growth.
  • Inclusive workplace culture with a focus on digital accessibility.
  • Collaborative work environment across multiple teams.
  • Access to modern technologies and industry best practices.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About the Team

Our Omnitech engineering teams build modern, scalable technology solutions that power engaging digital experiences across mobile platforms. We focus on creating reliable, intuitive, and high-performing applications that support a wide range of customer journeys and business needs. Working closely with product, design, and platform teams, we continuously evolve our solutions to meet changing user expectations and industry standards. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape mobile platforms that serve customers at scale.
What You'll Do
  • Troubleshoot production and business-critical issues on mobile platforms by analyzing impact, severity, and root cause. Partner with support and engineering teams to resolve issues and conduct thorough post-incident reviews to prevent recurrence across devices.
  • Design and deliver innovative mobile solutions aligned with business objectives by collaborating with cross-functional partners. Evaluate technical opportunities, analyze industry best practices, forecast emerging technologies, and drive high-priority initiatives from concept to execution.
  • Develop and maintain mobile applications across platforms by translating product and design requirements into high-quality, scalable solutions. Write clean, maintainable code (Java/Kotlin), build intuitive user interfaces, implement robust testing strategies, and ensure timely delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements, assess risks, communicate status, unblock issues, and continuously improve design and development practices.
  • Provide technical leadership by removing obstacles that impact delivery, defining performance standards, supporting continuous learning, and adapting plans as priorities evolve.
  • Promote engineering excellence and integrity by upholding company policies, development standards, and ethical practices, while mentoring team members and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
  • Continuously improve engineering effectiveness by evaluating existing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization, and incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, 6+ years of professional software development experience across mobile, web front-end, and backend systems, with recent hands-on coding experience
  • Experience working on consumer-facing mobile applications, preferably in eCommerce, digital platforms, or large-scale consumer products
  • Strong experience building scalable backend systems and platforms
  • Proven experience designing and developing advanced Android applications
  • Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Technical Expertise
  • Proficiency in Kotlin and Java for Android development
  • Experience translating wireframes and design specifications into pixel-perfect UI implementations
  • Knowledge of animations, transitions, and modern Android UI practices
  • Hands-on experience with Android SDK, services, and background processing techniques
  • Experience consuming remote data using REST APIs, JSON, HTTP, and messaging frameworks
  • Familiarity with Google Play services, including Maps, Location, and Cloud Messaging
  • Experience integrating third-party libraries and APIs
  • Ability to analyze and resolve memory and performance issues using tools such as DDMS, MAT, or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of the mobile development lifecycle and object-oriented design principles
  • Experience with modern Android architectures such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, ViewModels, Repository pattern, and Coroutines
  • Experience working with GraphQL and orchestration layers


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...

1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

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