Walmart

Senior, Software Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of software engineering experience in a professional setting.
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
  • Strong experience with CI/CD and debugging processes.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML components into software systems.
  • Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of scoped features and solutions by collaborating with engineering teams.
  • Write clean, efficient code, and manage the full software development lifecycle.
  • Integrate AI/ML components to enhance software capabilities.
  • Participate in solution design and ensure compliance with technical standards.
  • Work with stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics.
  • Monitor application performance and conduct routine maintenance.
  • Mentor peers and promote engineering excellence through knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
  • Walmart's Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition for various programs.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage and employee discounts.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and Military Leave Pay.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

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.

Role summary:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the delivery of scoped features and solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and maintain high-quality software systems. This role requires expertise in software development lifecycle, AI/ML integration, and scalable solution design. You will drive continuous improvement, mentor peers, and ensure alignment with platform and business objectives. Your technical judgment and proactive problem-solving will support reliable, efficient, and innovative software delivery that meets stakeholder needs and advances Walmart's technology goals.

About the team:
The Backbone Engineering team combines engineering, UX, and product management to rapidly develop new products and site features using open-source technologies such as Java, React, NextJS, Fastify, GraphQL, Kubernetes, and TypeScript. The team delivers high-performing solutions on a modern platform, emphasizing continuous innovation and iterative development. Immediate feedback from business customers drives ongoing improvements, fostering a dynamic environment focused on scalable, reliable software delivery. Collaboration and technical excellence are central, enabling the team to meet evolving business needs with efficient, well-designed solutions.

What you'll do:
  • Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
  • Write clean, efficient, and reliable code using multiple programming languages and drive full software development lifecycle including CI/CD deployments.
  • Integrate AI and ML components to enhance software intelligence and leverage generative AI tools to improve development velocity.
  • Assist in solution design, participate in design reviews, and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and define success metrics.
  • Monitor application performance, conduct maintenance, and ensure adherence to project timelines.
  • Promote engineering excellence through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.


What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
  • Strong experience delivering scoped features through iterative development and collaborative engineering.
  • Proficiency in debugging, code review, and continuous integration/deployment processes.
  • Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions aligned with technical standards.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development.
  • Skilled in translating complex business problems into actionable technical requirements with measurable outcomes.
  • Demonstrated technical judgment, adaptability to change, and commitment to engineering excellence.
  • Effective collaboration and clear communication across cross-functional teams.


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 $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...

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

About Walmart

WalmartLabs is accelerating their development to redefine the shopping experience to meet the changing needs of our customers wherever they are —in a store, on our website, or on their mobile device.

Walmart Careers

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Learn more about Walmart
Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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