Software Engineer III- Android

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

Multiple health plans

Job summary

A leading retail corporation is seeking a Software Engineer III – Android in Sunnyvale, California. The candidate will leverage their expertise in Android development to enhance the customer shopping experience, creating advanced applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams, maintaining application stability, and contributing to architectural decisions. Usual qualifications include 4+ years in software development with strong skills in Android SDK and APIs. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in Android development.
• Deep expertise in Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and architecture patterns.
• Strong knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines and Flow/LiveData.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Architect scalable, fault-tolerant systems and conduct testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent user experiences.

Skills

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Android SDK

REST APIs

GraphQL

Agile methodologies

Tools

Android Studio

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Gradle

Job description

Software Engineer III – Android

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Position Summary: You will leverage your expertise in Android development to deliver next‑generation QSR and product customization capabilities, enabling customers to personalize items, order across 1P and 3P stores, and batch purchases into a single trip. You will also build in‑store digital engagement features—QR codes, Store Mode, Store Maps, and Store Pages—within the Walmart iOS App. Your work powers cutting‑edge technology that enhances and personalizes the shopping experience for millions of Walmart customers.

Base Pay Range

$117,000.00/yr – $234,000.00/yr (example: Sunnyvale, CA)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Architect scalable, fault‑tolerant systems and ensure stability through comprehensive unit, instrumentation, and functional testing.
• Collaborate across iOS, Web, Backend, Product, UX, and Design teams to deliver consistent omni‑channel experiences.
• Guide engineers as part of a full‑stack team to build mobile and web features using Android, React, Node.js, and GraphQL.
• Lead code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and make architectural decisions that balance performance, scalability, and developer efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve software issues efficiently; drive optimization in app performance, memory usage, and responsiveness.
• Participate in build, deployment, and CI/CD pipelines (Gradle, Jenkins) to ensure smooth automated delivery.
• Document technical designs, implementations, and best practices.
• Research, evaluate, and introduce new open‑source tools and frameworks to continuously evolve Walmart’s mobile ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in Android development using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Deep expertise in Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and architecture patterns such as MVVM, MVI, and Clean Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Kotlin Coroutines and Flow/LiveData for asynchronous and reactive programming.
• Experience integrating with REST and GraphQL APIs (Apollo experience a plus).
• Solid understanding of Android framework components, lifecycles, multithreading, networking, offline storage, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in Gradle build systems and CI/CD integration.
• Hands‑on experience with Google Play APIs such as Maps, Location, and Cloud Messaging.
• Strong debugging and static analysis skills (Lint/custom rules).
• Familiarity with Android Studio, GitHub, Jira, Confluence, and cloud platforms (Azure or Google Cloud Platform).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills in agile, cross‑functional environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with GraphQL, Node.js, or backend API development.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices, animation, and advanced UI transitions.
• Familiarity with performance optimization, memory management, and cloud‑based mobile solutions.

Benefits

Beyond competitive compensation, 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 more.

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.

Location

Sunnyvale, California & Bentonville, Arkansas (global headquarters)