Staff, Software Engineer (Backend Java)

Walmart, Inc.

$143K — $286K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Sunnyvale, CA
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with backend Java development and Spring Boot.
  • Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices and containers.
  • Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform development.
  • Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities including CI/CD deployment.
  • Ability to conduct system design reviews to ensure quality and alignment with standards.
  • Skilled in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions.
  • Data-driven problem-solving skills with a focus on metrics definition.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver platform capabilities aligned with roadmap milestones.
  • Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding and testing.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles for scalable systems.
  • Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and quality.
  • Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components.
  • Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements.

Benefits

  • Incentive awards for performance.
  • 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and multiple health plans.
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 Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. This position leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and integrates AI/ML solutions to enhance platform functionality. The role involves mentoring engineers, influencing architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions. Commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement is essential to support business objectives and elevate developer productivity.

What You'll Do:
  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
  • Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
  • Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure quality and alignment with architectural standards.
  • Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.
  • Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices.


What You'll Bring:
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including extensive backend Java development, Spring Boot, Azure Cloud, and NoSQL or SQL database.
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
  • Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform development to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
  • Ability to conduct system design reviews ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and project goals.
  • Skilled in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to promote engineering excellence and sustainability.
  • Data-driven problem-solving skills with a focus on defining metrics and optimizing development processes.
  • Adaptability to evolving technologies and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.


Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
  • Retail and/or marketplace 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00

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 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 6 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 2 years' 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

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