Walmart

Software Engineer III

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 4 years of software engineering experience.
  • 2+ years in software engineering or computer-related field (Option 1).
  • Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
  • Extensive experience with Java or RxJava, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Cassandra.
  • Knowledge in automation scripting and emerging technologies like generative AI.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to design and implement technical solutions.
  • Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, secure code.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
  • Lead small engineering teams ensuring timely project delivery.
  • Automate processes as part of continuous integration and delivery.
  • Monitor application performance and enhance features.
  • Support business users with technical solutions and inquiries.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Multiple health plans including medical, vision, and dental.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation.
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:
The Software Engineer III plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management and user experience. This position involves troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring high-quality code through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices. The role requires managing projects of varying complexity, providing technical guidance to small engineering groups, and driving innovation through iterative development. Commitment to maintaining security standards and delivering sustainable, high-availability applications is essential to support business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.

What You'll Do:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define high-level designs and translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-quality code following coding standards and best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead small engineering groups by providing guidance, documentation, and timelines to ensure project success.
  • Participate in continuous integration and delivery processes, automating tasks to improve efficiency.
  • Monitor application performance and implement telemetry features to support maintenance and enhancements.
  • Support business users by addressing technical inquiries and recommending sustainable solutions.


What You'll Bring:
  • Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
  • Strong technical acumen with experience in platform design, API development, and component services.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver scoped features through iterative and incremental development.
  • Proficiency in debugging, testing, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into sustainable technical solutions.
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex production issues effectively.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies including generative artificial intelligence and automation scripting.
  • Skilled in documentation-based coding and maintaining code quality standards.
  • Extensive experience and proficiency with Java or RxJava, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Cassandra (or similar platforms).
  • Experience working on high throughput, scalable microservices.


Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of full-time experience as a Java backend engineer.
  • Hands-on experience working in a large-scale systems environment.
  • Rust experience strongly preferred.


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.

#LI-onsite

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 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...

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.

About Walmart

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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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