Staff Software Engineer

Walmart, Inc.

$143K — $286K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in backend/API development.
  • Expertise in Node.js, Rust, TypeScript, and GraphQL (Apollo Federation).
  • Strong background in microservices and distributed systems.
  • Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases and caching strategies like Redis.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Track record of leading large-scale projects and influencing technical direction.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive architecture and design for GraphQL APIs and Node.js/Rust services.
  • Write maintainable and high-performance code focused on scalability.
  • Design robust GraphQL schemas and establish API governance best practices.
  • Lead discussions on system architecture, including microservices and API gateways.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers to elevate technical standards within the team.
  • Collaborate with product managers and front-end teams for seamless API delivery.
  • Champion CI/CD, observability, and incident response practices.
  • Explore and implement new technologies to innovate product offerings.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match to help ensure future financial security.
  • Stock purchase plan for employee investment opportunities.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave to support family needs.
  • Generous PTO to encourage work-life balance.
  • Multiple health plans to choose from for comprehensive coverage.
  • Incentive awards based on performance to recognize employee contributions.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
The Subscriptions & Savings Team is responsible for building experiences that help customers plan, organize, and simplify their shopping on Walmart. Our team brings together experts in product management, design, engineering, research, and analytics to create seamless ways for customers to subscribe and save on frequently purchased items. We focus on intuitive experiences that make it easy for customers to stay organized, never run out of essentials, and share their needs with others. By leveraging customer insights and data-driven decisions, we continuously improve these experiences to reduce friction and make everyday shopping more convenient and personalized.

About Team:
Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through one of our mobile apps, or in-store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization.

What you'll do:
  • Technical Leadership: Drive architecture and design decisions for GraphQL APIs, Node.js, Rust services and platforms that power critical applications.
  • Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code with a focus on performance and scalability.
  • GraphQL Expertise: Design robust GraphQL schemas, resolvers, and federated architectures while establishing best practices for schema evolution and API governance.
  • System Architecture: Lead discussions on microservices, distributed systems, API gateways, caching, and data persistence strategies.
  • Mentorship: Guide and mentor senior and mid-level engineers, raising the overall technical bar of the team.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, architects, and front-end teams to deliver seamless and secure APIs.
  • Operational Excellence: Champion CI/CD pipelines, observability, monitoring, and incident response practices.
  • Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, exploring new technologies and patterns that can benefit the organization.

What you'll bring:
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in backend/API development.
  • Strong expertise in Node.js ,Rust,typescript and GraphQL(Apollo Federation ), with experience designing and scaling production GraphQL services.
  • Solid understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
  • Proficiency with databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies (Redis, CDN), and API security best practices.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale projects and influencing technical direction at the organizational level.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and collaborative mindset.
  • Prior experience in high-traffic, consumer-facing applications.


Benefits:
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...

1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

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