(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart Canada

$143K — $286K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Sunnyvale, CA
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 4 years of experience, or 6 years of experience in software engineering or related area
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture including microservices and automation
  • Strong proficiency in Java with experience in big data technologies like Apache Spark and Apache Kafka
  • Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including design reviews and CI/CD
  • Skilled in API design and applying software design patterns for modular solutions
  • Ability to mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices
  • Data-driven mindset to define success metrics and optimize processes

Responsibilities

  • Deliver platform capabilities aligned with roadmap milestones
  • Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment and maintenance
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable and resilient systems
  • Conduct system design reviews for quality and architectural alignment
  • Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable requirements
  • Utilize data-driven approaches to define metrics and optimize development processes
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives for code quality and engineering productivity

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-sponsored education programs including full tuition coverage for degrees and certificates
  • Military Leave Pay and adoption/surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Company discounts on various services and products
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:
The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities by leading software development and lifecycle management, including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. This position applies cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility while integrating AI/ML components to drive intelligent automation. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals. The engineer drives innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives and support platform excellence.
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 build scalable, resilient, and agile systems using microservices and automation.
  • Conduct system design reviews to ensure quality, feasibility, and alignment with architectural standards.
  • Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
  • Utilize data-driven approaches to define success metrics and optimize development processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance code quality, tools, and engineering productivity.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to deliver scalable and resilient platforms.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Apache Kafka.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including design reviews, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
  • Experience in API design, software prototyping, and applying software design patterns for maintainable and modular solutions.
  • Skilled in DevOps engineering practices to enhance developer productivity and platform reliability.
  • Ability to mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through continuous improvement.
  • Data-driven mindset to define metrics, optimize processes, and align technical solutions with business goals.


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.

Primary Location...

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

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