Staff Software Engineer, Backend Java

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO and health plans

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive scalable platform capabilities across the full SDLC, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

You will lead technical execution aligned with roadmaps, apply cloud-native principles, and integrate AI/ML to enhance platform functionality. Mentoring engineers and shaping architecture will be key contributions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with backend Java.
• Strong cloud-native architecture and microservices experience.
• Experience leading full software development lifecycle including CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
• Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Apply cloud-native architecture for scalable, resilient systems.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and quality.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components.
• Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Boot

Azure Cloud

NoSQL databases

Cloud-native

Microservices

Containers

API design

CI/CD

Observability

Mentoring

Data-driven

Architecture reviews

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelors degree in CS/related field

6 years software engineering experience

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 Sunnyvale, CA; remote and hybrid options are not available.

Role Summary:

The Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. This position leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and integrates AI/ML solutions to enhance platform functionality. The role involves mentoring engineers, influencing architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions. Commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement is essential to support business objectives and elevate developer productivity.

About the Team:

Our team delivers essential screening and compliance solutions that support Walmart Marketplace’s growth by enabling legitimate sellers and preventing fraudulent activities. We develop reliable, scalable software that safeguards the platform and its users. Emphasizing collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, the team integrates advanced technologies, including AI, to enhance system capabilities. Members engage in full lifecycle development—from design through deployment—ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with business goals. This environment fosters innovation, accountability, and the delivery of impactful solutions that protect and advance the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure quality and alignment with architectural standards.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices.

What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including extensive backend Java development, Spring Boot, Azure Cloud, and NoSQL or SQL database.
• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform development to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
• Ability to conduct system design reviews ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and project goals.
• Skilled in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to promote engineering excellence and sustainability.
• Data-driven problem-solving skills with a focus on defining metrics and optimizing development processes.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Retail and/or marketplace experience strongly preferred.

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 imagine 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 connections rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

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. 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 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.

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.

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 welcoming of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' 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...

1375 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.