Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer - Backend/ML

Walmart • $143K — $286K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on cloud-native architecture.
  • Strong background in software design patterns and API design.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.
  • Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities including CI/CD deployment.
  • Skilled in data-driven decision making and problem solving.
  • Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver scalable platform capabilities aligned with roadmap milestones.
  • Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding and testing.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles for system scalability and resilience.
  • Conduct system design reviews to ensure quality and architectural alignment.
  • Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components for automation.
  • Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence through knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into technical requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Walmart-paid education benefits covering tuition and fees.
Full Job Description
Role summary:
The (USA) 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 requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, API design, and AI/ML integration to build resilient, modular solutions. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and engineering excellence. The engineer applies data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality software solutions that support Walmart's strategic goals.

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, observability, and maintenance.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalability, resilience, and agility across systems.
  • Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility, quality, and alignment with architectural best practices.
  • Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support automation and multi-step reasoning.
  • Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics.


What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
  • Strong experience in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
  • Skilled in data-driven decision making and problem solving to optimize engineering processes and product outcomes.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to promote engineering excellence and sustainability.


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.

Sunnyvale, California US-11349: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock

About Walmart

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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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