(USA) Senior, Software Engineer, Data Engineering

Walmart, Inc.

$117K — $234K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Sunnyvale, CA
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software engineering experience with modern programming languages.
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms and streaming tools like Apache Kafka.
  • Strong skills in object-oriented programming, debugging, and documentation practices.
  • Expertise in integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring within collaborative teams.
  • Commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of software features through collaborative engineering efforts.
  • Develop and maintain clean, efficient code across multiple programming languages.
  • Integrate AI/ML components to improve software performance and efficiency.
  • Participate in solution design and conduct thorough code reviews.
  • Engage with stakeholders to define technical requirements based on business needs.
  • Monitor application performance and resolve defects to maintain high software quality.
  • Mentor engineering peers and promote best practices in software development.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match for retirement savings.
  • Incentive awards for performance excellence.
  • Stock purchase plan for employee ownership.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave for family support.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Multiple health insurance plan options to choose from.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The Senior Software Engineer will lead the delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative teams, ensuring alignment with platform and business objectives. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions using modern programming languages and cloud-native architectures. The engineer will integrate GenAI/ML components, drive continuous improvement, and uphold engineering excellence through code reviews and technical leadership. Strong collaboration with cross-functional partners is essential to translate complex requirements into reliable, high-quality software that supports Walmart's mission and operational goals.
About the team:

The MarTech Data Engineering team develops scalable, multi-tenant engineering solutions that enable autonomous creation, evaluation, governance, and delivery of AI-generated marketing content across Walmart's global ecosystem. The team ensures secure content sharing across multiple channels, enhancing quality and delivery speed in the evolving eCommerce environment. They build integrated systems combining enterprise content, catalog, and workflow platforms to maintain compliance and optimize content sharing aligned with business goals. Committed to continuous improvement, technical excellence, and collaboration, the team delivers impactful solutions supporting Walmart's marketing objectives.
What you'll do:
  • Own delivery of scoped features and components through collaborative engineering teams, ensuring alignment with platform and system objectives.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
  • Integrate AI/ML components and leverage generative AI tools to enhance software capabilities and development efficiency.
  • Participate in solution design, conduct code reviews, and apply design patterns to build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
  • Monitor application performance, support defect resolution, and ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Mentor peers, promote engineering best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.


What you'll bring:

  • Extensive experience in software development with proficiency in languages such as Scala, JavaScript, Python, Java etc along with experience in Cloud platforms and streaming tools like Apache Kafka etc.
  • Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, code review, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices.
  • Proven ability to deliver scoped features and components through iterative development and continuous integration/deployment.
  • Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and platform design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development efficiency.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership, collaboration, and mentorship skills within cross-functional teams.
  • Commitment to engineering excellence, quality ownership, and continuous improvement aligned with business objectives.


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.

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 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 5 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 1 year's 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...

1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

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