Senior, Software Engineer - Backend (Node.js / TypeScript / Rust)

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable software solutions across multiple languages and platforms. The role focuses on AI/ML integration, design, development, testing, and maintenance with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement.

The team powers homepage, content pages, search, and item pages across web and mobile, prioritizing high-performing front-ends and secure, maintainable systems. Expect mentorship and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on coding experience with NodeJS, TypeScript, Rust.
• Fundamental Web development skills and web service integration basics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative engineering teams, ensuring alignment with platform objectives.
• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, efficient code across NodeJS, TypeScript, Rust with CI/CD.
• 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 best practices for scalable, secure systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor application performance, support defect resolution, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor peers and contribute to knowledge sharing and engineering excellence.

Skills

NodeJS

Typescript

Rust

GraphQL

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: WalmartisseekingaSeniorSoftwareEngineertoleadthedeliveryofscalablesoftwaresolutionsthroughcollaborativeengineeringteams.Thisroleinvolvesdesigning,developing,testing,andmaintaininghigh-qualitycodeacrossmultiplelanguagesandplatforms,withafocusonAI/MLintegrationandcontinuousimprovement.ThesuccessfulcandidateWilldrivetechnicalexcellence,mentorpeers,andensurealignmentwithbroadersystemobjectives.Strongproblem-solvingskillsandtheabilitytotranslatecomplexrequirementsintoreliable,maintainablesoftwareareessentialtosupportWalmart’scommitmenttoinnovationandoperationalexcellence.

About the team: ThePrePurchaseExperiencePlatformteamatWalmartdeliversaseamlessshoppingexperiencetomillionsglobally.ThiscollaborativegroupincludesEngineering,UX,ProductManagement,Business,andAnalyticsprofessionalswhorapidlydevelopanditerateonplatformservicespoweringHomepage,ContentPages,Search,Browse,Deals,andItempagesacrosswebandmobile.Theteamfocusesonhigh-performingfront-endsolutions,integratingadvancedfeaturessuchasVirtualTry-OnandGenerativeAI.Continuousexperimentation,innovation,andcustomerfeedbackdrivethedevelopmentofscalable,reliableproductsthatenhancethetop-of-the-funnelshoppingjourney.

• Leaddeliveryofscopedfeaturesandmodelsthroughcollaborativeengineeringteams,ensuringalignmentwithplatformandsystemobjectives.
• Develop,test,andmaintainhigh-quality,efficientcodeacrossNodeJS,TypeScript,Rust supportingfullsoftwarelifecycleandCI/CDprocesses.
• IntegrateAI/MLcomponentsandleveragegenerativeAItoolstoenhancesoftwarecapabilitiesanddevelopmentefficiency.
• Participateinsolutiondesign,conductingcodereviewsandapplyingbestpracticesforscalable,secure,andmaintainablesystems.
• Collaboratewithstakeholderstotranslatebusinessneedsintotechnicalrequirementsandmeasurableoutcomes.
• Monitorapplicationperformance,supportdefectresolution,anddrivecontinuousimprovementinitiatives.
• Mentorpeersandcontributetoknowledgesharingandengineeringexcellence.

• Hands-oncodingexperiencewithNodeJS,Typescript,Rust
• FundamentalWebdevelopmentskills(Coreunderstandingoftheweb,servicesandhowthingsintegrate).Cookies,headers,servertoservercommunicationunderstandingiscritical
• Excellentcommunication,interpersonalskillsandbeabletoarticulatecomplextechnicalconceptsinanapproachablewayforbroadaudiences.
• ExperienceinworkingwithGraphQLusingNodeJSwouldbeaplus.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.