Senior, Software Engineer (Backend)

Walmart Canada

$117K — $234K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 3 years of software engineering experience or 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and coding practices.
  • Strong experience with full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
  • Proficiency in debugging and conducting code reviews.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML components into software solutions.
  • Demonstrated technical judgment and adaptability to evolving technologies.
  • Effective collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams.
  • Write clean and reliable code across multiple programming languages.
  • Integrate AI and ML components to enhance software intelligence.
  • Participate in solution design while ensuring system scalability and security.
  • Conduct code reviews and manage debugging processes for high-quality delivery.
  • Collaborate to translate business needs into technical requirements and solutions.
  • Monitor application performance and support continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

  • Incentive awards for performance.
  • 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Multiple health plan options.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions through collaborative engineering teams. This role involves managing the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and ongoing support of services, APIs, and AI/ML components. The successful candidate will apply strong technical judgment, drive continuous improvement, and engage with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective solutions. This position requires expertise in modern programming languages, DevOps practices, and a commitment to engineering excellence aligned with Walmart's strategic objectives.

What you'll do...
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

This is a full-time, onsite role at our Sunnyvale, CA office. This position is not eligible for remote work.

What you'll do:
  • Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams, ensuring alignment with platform and system objectives.
  • 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 development innovation.
  • Participate in solution design, evaluating trade-offs and ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
  • Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management to maintain high-quality deliverables.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
  • Monitor application performance and support continuous improvement through proactive testing and observability.


What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
  • Strong experience delivering scoped features and managing full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
  • Proficiency in debugging, code review, and continuous development methodologies.
  • Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development efficiency.
  • Demonstrated technical judgment with sound decision-making and adaptability to evolving technologies.
  • Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and commitment to engineering excellence.

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.

Sunnyvale, California US-11349: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00

Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00

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

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.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Walmart Canada

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Senior, Software Engineer (Backend) jobs: