Senior, Software Engineer (Android)

Walmart, Inc.

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering or related fields.
  • Strong experience in building production-grade Android applications using Kotlin and modern frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with GraphQL APIs, focusing on data management and error handling.
  • Solid grasp of Android architecture patterns and application lifecycle management.
  • Proficiency with Jetpack Compose for creating user-friendly mobile interfaces.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools for mobile application development.
  • Strong debugging skills and ability to tackle complex mobile issues.

Responsibilities

  • Design and ship high-quality Android applications for customer checkout journeys.
  • Lead integration of mobile apps with GraphQL APIs for efficient data consumption.
  • Initiate technical discovery for major project initiatives to create scalable Android solutions.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers to optimize API contracts for mobile functionality.
  • Develop features using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, emphasizing modern architecture patterns.
  • Optimize asynchronous programming and concurrency for enhanced app responsiveness.
  • Ensure production readiness by conducting debugging and stability improvements.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match program to support retirement savings.
  • Incentive awards based on performance.
  • Stock purchase plan for employee investment opportunities.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave for family support.
  • Multiple health plan options for comprehensive coverage.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
As a Senior Software Engineer - Android, you will design, build, and scale customer-facing mobile experiences powering Walmart's Checkoutpages.
You'll work on high-impact Android applications used by millions daily, reducing friction and simplifying everyday shopping.

You will own mobile design and architecture, lead early technical discovery, and collaborate with backend partners to integrate GraphQL-based APIs.
Your work transforms complex identity and payment data into intuitive, polished experiences, while championing modern Android practices, performance, accessibility, testing, and production reliability through strong engineering standards, thoughtful trade-offs, and continuous improvement at enterprise scale across critical customer journeys and platform capabilities.

What you'll do:
  • Design, develop, and ship high-quality Android applications supporting Product Detail Page customer journeys at scale.
  • Lead mobile integrations with GraphQL APIs, efficiently consuming identity, address, and payment data.
  • Lead early technical discovery for medium-to-large initiatives, translating product strategy into scalable Android solutions.
  • Drive collaboration with backend engineers to evolve API contracts serving mobile needs.
  • Build features using Kotlin (advanced) and Jetpack Compose with modern architecture patterns.
  • Apply asynchronous programming and concurrency for responsive experiences.
  • Own production readiness through debugging, root-cause analysis, and stability improvements.
  • Ensure performance, security, reliability, and accessibility through testing and monitoring.
  • Lead code reviews and design discussions, influencing mobile standards.
  • Drive improvements in CI/CD, testing, and release quality.


What you'll bring:
  • Strong experience building and shipping production-grade Android applications using Kotlin and modern frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience integrating mobile applications with GraphQL APIs, including data handling and error scenarios.
  • Solid understanding of Android architecture patterns, performance optimization, and the Android application lifecycle.
  • Experience with Kotlin (advanced) and Jetpack Compose including building adaptive, accessible, and user-focused interfaces.
  • Working knowledge of modern Android concurrency patterns.
  • Experience collaborating closely with backend teams on API design and integration strategies.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability for mobile platforms.
  • Strong debugging skills with the ability to navigate complex, cross-layer issues.
  • Experience in-guiding mobile-design decisions in large-scale, customer-facing environment.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience with release readiness, or similar quality and validation frameworks.
  • Experience with mobile automation frameworks supporting testing, release validation, or operational readiness.
  • Exposure to AI-assisted developer productivity tools (e.g., code assistance, test generation, debugging)
  • Familiarity working with design collaboration tools such as Figma to review and implement product designs
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive mobile UI practices.


Benefits:
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

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








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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