Staff Software Engineer: AI-Driven Cloud Platform

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to deliver scalable platform capabilities, lead full software development lifecycle, and drive cloud-native architectures. You will mentor teams, translate complex problems into actionable requirements, and collaborate across stakeholders to enable AI/ML driven features.

The role focuses on build-out of resilient, modular systems with strong emphasis on security, performance, and architectural governance within a data pipeline and personalization

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-native architecture and microservices.
• Proficiency in Python and Java.
• Experience with CI/CD and automation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
• Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient systems.
• Design and review software solutions to ensure quality, security, and alignment with architecture standards.
• Integrate AI/ML components to build intelligent automation features using multiple programming languages.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence.
• Engage stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containers

Automation

SDLC management

CI/CD pipelines

API design

Software design patterns

Python

Java

AI/ML integration

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in CS or related field

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to deliver scalable platform capabilities, lead full software development lifecycle, and drive cloud-native architectures. You will mentor teams, translate complex problems into actionable requirements, and collaborate across stakeholders to enable AI/ML driven features.

The role focuses on build-out of resilient, modular systems with strong emphasis on security, performance, and architectural governance within a data pipeline and personalization