Senior, Software Engineer - Back End

Walmart; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for our Sunnyvale, CA office. This full-time, on-site role focuses on designing scalable distributed systems and maintaining high-quality code across multiple languages.

You will work within a team that emphasizes CI/CD practices, security, and operational excellence to support Walmart’s digital ecosystem. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field plus 3 years of software engineering experience.
• Alternative: 5 years of software engineering experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and classify requirements to align with objectives and estimate scope.
• Design scalable software solutions and translate designs into modules.
• Develop maintainable, secure code across multiple platforms and languages.
• Create and execute test cases, analyze defects, and support regression testing.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions meeting business needs.

Skills

Software architecture

Distributed systems

OOP & coding standards

JavaScript/Python/C

CI/CD pipelines

Automation scripting

Telemetry implementation

Requirements analysis

Code review & debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/IS/SE

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CI/CD Toolchains

Web accessibility (WCAG)

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

This is a full-time, onsite role at our Sunnyvale, CA office. This position is not eligible for remote work.** Role summary:

AsaSeniorSoftwareEngineeratWalmart,youwillleadthedesign,development,anddeliveryofscalablesoftwaresolutionsthatalignwithbusinessobjectives.Thisrolerequiresexpertiseinsoftwarearchitecture,codingstandards,andagilemethodologiestocreatemaintainable,high-qualitycomponents.Youwillcollaboratewithcross-functionalteamstoanalyzerequirements,addresstechnicalchallenges,andimplementcontinuousintegrationanddeploymentpractices.Yourcontributionswillensurerobustapplicationperformance,security,andreliabilitywhiledrivinginnovationandoperationalexcellencewithinWalmart’stechnologyenvironment.
About the team:
Our team develops and maintains robust distributed systems that support Walmart’s eCommerce and supply chain operations by efficiently processing high transaction volumes. We focus on capturing and analyzing transaction data from multiple sources to promptly identify and resolve potential disruptions. Emphasizing scalable platform design, iterative development, and continuous delivery, we ensure real-time, accurate information for clients. Collaboration and technical expertise drive our efforts to build reliable solutions that enhance operational performance and customer experience across Walmart’s digital ecosystem. The team prioritizes innovation, quality, and responsiveness in delivering impactful software solutions.
What you’ll do:

• Analyzeandclassifyrequirementstoalignwithbusinessandtechnicalobjectives,ensuringcomprehensivescopingandestimation.
• Designscalablesoftwaresolutionsbyevaluatingtrade-offsandconvertinghigh-leveldesignsintodetailedfunctionalmodules.
• Developmaintainable,testablecodeadheringtocodingstandardsandsecuritypoliciesacrossmultipleplatformsandlanguages.
• Createandexecutetestcasestoidentifydefects,performrootcauseanalysis,andsupportregressiontesting.
• Monitorapplicationperformanceandtroubleshootissuestomaintainhighavailabilityandscalability.
• Collaboratewithstakeholderstodeliversolutionsthatmeetcustomerandbusinessneedswhilesupportingcontinuousimprovementinitiatives.

What you’ll bring:

• Provenexpertiseinsoftwarearchitecture,scalabledistributedsystems,anddesignpatterns.
• Strongproficiencyinobject-orientedprogrammingandcodingstandardsusinglanguagessuchasJavaScript,Python,orC.
• Experiencewithcontinuousintegrationandcontinuousdelivery(CI/CD)pipelines,automationscripting,andtelemetryimplementation.
• Abilitytoanalyzeandtranslatebusinessrequirementsintodetailedtechnicaldesignsanduserstories.
• Skilledincodereview,debugging,defectmanagement,andensuringhigh-quality,maintainablecode.
• Familiaritywithtestingmethodologies,tools,anddefectlifecycleprocesses.
• Demonstratedproblem-solvingskillsandcommitmenttodeliveringsecure,high-availabilitysoftwaresolutions.

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 $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 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 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

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…

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

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.