Senior Software Engineer- Android (Kotlin, MVVM)

Walmart Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Health plans

PTO and parental leave

Job summary

Walmart Inc. seeks an experienced mobile engineering leader to shape the Walmart+ membership experience on Android. You will design scalable mobile platforms and collaborate across teams to meet business objectives, delivering high-impact features for millions of users.

The role emphasizes hands-on Android development, performance tuning, and architectural guidance in a fast-paced retail tech environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in software development with mobile, web front end, and back end.
• Experience with consumer-facing apps, ecommerce or retail.
• Hands-on backend experience and Android platform expertise.
• Experience translating wireframes into pixel-perfect views.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mobile production issues and perform root cause analysis across devices.
• Collaborate to design and implement mobile solutions for iPhone/Android.
• Write and review code, ensure on-time delivery and maintainability.
• Guide cross-functional teams on requirements and project plans.

Skills

Android development

Java/Kotlin

REST / JSON

Google Cloud Messaging

Google Play APIs

Kotlin coroutines

MVVM / MVVM Clean

GraphQL

Android SDK

Memory analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Android Studio

RESTful APIs

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary... What you'll do... About Team On the Membership Experience Engineering team at Walmart, we provide technology to power shopping journeys that help hundreds of millions of customers live better – be it busy families getting groceries easily, new parents welcoming a new baby, organizing a new home or anyone planning a fun party. We strive to create the best shopping experience anywhere anytime, meeting customers’ evolving needs and expectations. Walmart+ is pioneering the way people experience online and in‑store shopping. We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to help us design and improve customer membership experience and build scalable platforms on mobile devices. We are just getting started on membership experience and this is a very critical role to shape the face of Walmart+.

What You’ll Do

Troubleshoot business and production issues for mobile devices by reviewing and analyzing information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible root cause, etc.); then engaging support teams to assist in the resolution of found issues. Upon issue resolution, perform a root cause analysis across multiple mobile devices to prevent future occurrence. Develop innovative mobile technology solutions and strategies to support business objectives by collaborating with cross‑functional business partners; developing assessments of key opportunities; benchmarking and analyzing industry best practices; forecasting for future technologies; driving high‑priority initiatives; identifying and implementing solutions; communicating with and influencing decision‑makers and executives within the organization; influencing the industry to adopt sustainable solutions; and defining software development guidelines, standards, and processes. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to determine project requirements; translating requirements into mobile solutions for multiple operating systems (for example, iPhone, Android); gathering requested information (for example, design documents, product requirements, wire frames); writing and developing code (for example, Java/Kotlin) that can be applied to multiple types of mobile devices; developing user interface solutions; conducting testing to ensure solution is functional; communicating project status and roadblocks to team members and stakeholders; determining solutions to issues; enhancing design to prevent reoccurrence of defects across multiple devices; ensuring on‑time delivery; and collaborating with project managers to provide guidance on project implementation plan. Remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Promote and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open‑Door Policy. Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co‑workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost‑effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• 6+ years of professional experience in various elements of software development – native mobile, web front end, back end, and hands‑on coding experience in the past
• Experience with a consumer facing app and ecommerce or retail shopping
• Hands‑on experience building scalable backend systems and platforms
• Previous knowledge of Designing and developing advanced applications for the Android platform
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Experience translating wireframes into pixel‑perfect views
• Knowledgeable about animation and screen transitions
• Have published at least one original Android app
• Experience with Android SDK, Services, and various methods of background processing
• Experience working with remote data via REST, JSON, Google Cloud Messaging, and the HTTP protocol
• Experience with Google Play APIs: Maps, Location, and Cloud Messaging
• Experience with third‑party libraries and APIs
• Experience with analysis of memory issues such as memory leaks using memory analyzers tools (DDMS, MAT)
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle and writing readable, maintainable, performant object‑oriented code
• Experience working with Kotlin, Coroutines, MVVM, MVVM Clean, View Models, Repository Design pattern, and other architectures
• Experience working with an orchestration Layer and GraphQL

Preferred 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
• 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 $117,000.00 - $234,000.00
• Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing - unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Primary Location

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

Workplace Policy

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

About Walmart

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom‑and‑pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you’re proud of.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people‑led and tech‑empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.