Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart Canada

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in computer science or related field, or 6 years' software engineering experience.
  • Expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and automation frameworks.
  • Proficient in software design patterns and API design for modular solutions.
  • Ability to integrate AI/ML components, proficient in Python and Java.
  • Hands-on experience with Java, Python, PySpark, Airflow, Hive, Kafka, and streaming processing.
  • Skills in conducting system design reviews and optimizing engineering outcomes with data-driven decision making.
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills to work across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure and tooling.
  • Drive the full software development lifecycle: coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles for resilient and agile systems.
  • Lead system design reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
  • Develop AI-driven applications and integrate ML components.
  • Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate user needs into technical requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) savings plan and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off, including health-related leaves and parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company discounts and paid military leave.
  • Walmart-paid education benefits, including full tuition reimbursement for various programs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and ensuring technical excellence through design reviews and mentorship. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions, promote engineering best practices, and continuously improve processes. This position requires strong technical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable software aligned with strategic objectives.

What you'll do:
  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap 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.
  • Lead system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
  • Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features.
  • Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate user needs into actionable technical requirements.
  • Utilize data-driven approaches to define success metrics and optimize development processes.
  • Continuously improve code quality through reviews and proactive error correction.


What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
  • Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
  • Experience driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
  • Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation using languages such as Python and Java.
  • Hands On Expertise with Java, Python, PySpark, Airflow, Hive, Streaming Processing, Kafka.
  • Demonstrated skills in conducting system design reviews and applying data-driven decision making to optimize engineering outcomes.
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and technical mentorship.
  • Experience Deploying Machine Learning Models into production.


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 $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.

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