Senior, Software Engineer - Backend

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

PTO & leave

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead delivery of scoped features by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and maintain high-quality software systems. The role emphasizes AI/ML integration to enhance platform capabilities and requires strong problem-solving and communication skills.

You will work with the Pre Purchase Experience Platform team to deliver scalable backend services powering Homepage, Content Pages, Search, and more across web and mobile, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field; 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend features using Java and Springboot Kafka Streams.
• Participate in technical design discussions, implement scalable, testable, and maintainable solutions.
• Optimize app performance and reliability using profiling, crash analytics, and observability tools.
• Work within a modular architecture and integrate with CosmosDB APIs and microservices-based backends.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party SDKs and APIs; stay updated with JDK advancements and trends.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring high availability, performance, automation, and reliability using AI-driven monitoring.

Skills

Java

Springboot Kafka Streams

OO design

Code reviews

CI/CD

AI/ML integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CosmosDB APIs

OpenObserve

Job description

Position Summary

What you'll do...Role summary: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the delivery of scoped features and solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and maintain high-quality software systems. This role requires expertise in software development lifecycle, including coding, debugging, and continuous integration, while integrating AI/ML components to enhance platform capabilities. You will contribute to solution design, technical leadership, and innovation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system standards. The position demands strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

About the team

The Pre Purchase Experience Platform team at Walmart delivers a seamless shopping experience to millions globally. This collaborative group includes Engineering, UX, Product Management, Business, and Analytics professionals who rapidly develop and iterate on platform services powering Homepage, Content Pages, Search, Browse, Deals, and Item pages across web and mobile. The team focuses on high-performing front-end solutions through location catchment, fulfillment capture and integrating advanced features such as Virtual Try-On and Generative AI. Continuous experimentation, innovation, and customer feedback drive the development of scalable, reliable products that enhance the top-of-the-funnel shopping journey.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend features using Java and Springboot Kafka Streams.
• Participate in technical design discussions , implement scalable, testable, and maintainable solutions.
• Optimize app performance, reliability using profiling tools, crash analytics, performance monitoring dashboards and observability tools (e.g., OpenObserve).
• Work within a modular architecture and contribute to systems that integrate with CosmOSDB APIs and microservices-based backends.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party SDKs and APIs and stay updated with the latest JDK advancements, Java platform updates and trends, following internal approval processes.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring high availability, performance, automation, and reliability of production systems using AI-driven monitoring, alerting, and incident management.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in software development with proficiency in languages such as Java, Springboot Kafka Streams.
• Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, code review, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices.
• Proven ability to deliver scoped features and models through iterative development and continuous integration.
• Skilled in AI/ML integration and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development efficiency.
• Demonstrated technical judgment in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Experience collaborating across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable technical solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Location and fulfillment systems and an understanding of how they operate.
• Hands‑on experience with Agentic AI development.
• A passion for exploring technology outside of work.

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. 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. Option 1: 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

1395 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.