Software Engineer III

Walmart, Inc.

$117K — $234K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, automation, or quality engineering.
  • Proficiency with Node.js, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages.
  • Hands-on experience with REST APIs, distributed systems, and backend automation.
  • Familiarity with mobile/web automation frameworks (Appium, TestCafe, XCUI Test, Espresso).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git.
  • Strong understanding of system integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Build and integrate AI-powered agents, workflows, and automation systems using modern GenAI frameworks and APIs.
  • Develop intelligent tools to enhance engineering productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with teams to scale GenAI adoption across the organization.
  • Design and maintain high-scale backend services, REST APIs, and automation pipelines.
  • Create tools and scripts to improve engineering efficiency.
  • Ensure backend systems meet availability, scalability, performance, and security standards.
  • Execute testing across platforms and troubleshoot automation failures.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
  • Company-paid life insurance and financial benefits.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave, along with various PTO options.
  • Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement and career advancement programs.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
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 based in Sunnyvale, CA; remote and hybrid options are not available.


Role Summary:
As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will design, build, and scale high-impact systems across backend services, automation frameworks, and GenAI-powered engineering tools. You will work across complex distributed systems, native mobile and web automation, and AI-driven workflows that accelerate engineering productivity across Walmart's global eCommerce and Store ecosystems. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and enjoy solving deep technical problems with high ownership.

What You'll Do:
GenAI Engineering
  • Build and integrate AI-powered agents, workflows, and automation systems using modern GenAI frameworks and APIs.
  • Develop intelligent tools that improve engineering productivity, defect detection, and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with engineering, product, and platform teams to scale GenAI adoption across the organization.

Backend Engineering & API Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-scale backend services, REST APIs, and automation pipelines.
  • Build scripts, tools, and services that improve engineering efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Ensure backend systems meet availability, scalability, performance, and security requirements.
  • Integrate telemetry, monitoring, and CI/CD best practices into backend services.

Quality Engineering & Automation
  • Build and maintain end-to-end automation frameworks for backend, web, and native mobile platforms.
  • Write and automate test plans, test cases, and regression suites for large-scale eCommerce applications.
  • Execute functional, integration, regression, and performance testing across platforms.
  • Troubleshoot automation failures and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
  • Improve and optimize the software development lifecycle through automation and tooling.

What You'll Bring:
  • 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, automation, or quality engineering.
  • Strong experience with Node.js, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages.
  • Hands-on experience with REST APIs, distributed systems, and backend automation.
  • Experience with mobile/web automation frameworks (Appium, TestCafe, XCUI Test, Espresso).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, and Git
  • Strong understanding of system integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Qualifications:
  • Experience building or integrating GenAI-powered applications, agents, or workflows.
  • Experience designing automation frameworks for Native, Web, or Backend platforms.
  • Experience with large-scale eCommerce, retail, or customer-facing systems.
  • Strong understanding of quality engineering principles, test strategy, and defect management.
  • Ability to navigate and influence large cross-functional engineering teams.


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.

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 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 4 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, 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.

Masters: Computer Science

Primary Location...

1375 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.

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