Senior, Software Engineer - Java

Walmart Inc.; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

Health plans

PTO

Education benefit

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions across services, APIs, and AI/ML components.

This onsite role requires owning the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment and ongoing support, with no remote option. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, apply modern programming languages, DevOps practices, and coding standards to drive engineering excellence aligned with Walmart’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Software Eng or related field.
• 3+ years software engineering experience.
• Experience with full software development lifecycle and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Own scoped feature delivery with engineering teams.
• Write clean, efficient code across multiple languages and CI/CD.
• Integrate AI/ML components to enhance software.
• Participate in solution design and assess trade‑offs for scalable systems.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into outcomes.
• Monitor application performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

OOP

CI/CD

Testing

Debugging

AI/ML

Software design

Collaboration

Security

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Rust

Kafka

Cassandra

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary

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 based in Bellevue, WA; remote and hybrid options are not available. Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions through collaborative engineering teams. This role involves managing the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and ongoing support of services, APIs, and AI/ML components. The successful candidate will apply strong technical judgment, drive continuous improvement, and engage with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective solutions. This position requires expertise in modern programming languages, DevOps practices, and a commitment to engineering excellence aligned with Walmart’s strategic objectives.

What you’ll do

• Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams, ensuring alignment with platform and system objectives.
• Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Integrate AI and ML components to enhance software intelligence and development innovation.
• Participate in solution design, evaluating trade‑offs and ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management to maintain high‑quality deliverables.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor application performance and support continuous improvement through proactive testing and observability.

What you’ll bring

• Proven expertise in object‑oriented programming and documentation‑based coding practices.
• Strong experience delivering scoped features and managing full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Proficiency in debugging, code review, and continuous development methodologies.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives.
• Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development efficiency.
• Demonstrated technical judgment with sound decision‑making and adaptability to evolving technologies.
• Effective collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams and commitment to engineering excellence.

About Team

Item Read Orchestrator Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through one of our mobile apps, or in‑store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in‑store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization. The Walmart Item Orchestrator team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic and talented group. You’ll collaborate with passionate engineers to deliver a top‑tier site experience that scales to handle millions of queries per second across billions of items. As a team, we innovate and build features on technologies such as Java, Rust, reactive programming, Kafka, Cassandra, caching, Resilience4J, and Kubernetes. Our focus is on delivering high‑throughput, low‑latency systems where every millisecond matters.

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 experts, 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. Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

Our hubs

Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the SanFrancisco Bay area and NewYork/NewJersey.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: – Stock

Benefits

• Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• 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.
• Live BetterU 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option1: 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.
• Option2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America

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.