Staff, Software Engineer- Data Engineer

Walmart Inc.; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities with a focus on cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration. You will mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence through data-driven decision making.

As part of Walmart Data Ventures, you will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions and ensure high-quality, maintainable software aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience leading full SDLC and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Java, SQL/NoSQL, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
• Lead 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 alignment with best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support automation.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Code review

Debugging

SDLC leadership

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containerization

Mentoring engineers

Java

SQL/NoSQL

Kafka

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Kubernetes

Maven

BigQuery

Python

Scala

Spark

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Kafka

Kubernetes

Maven

Spark

Scala

Python

BigQuery

Google Cloud

Job description

Position Summary

What you’ll do... As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle with a focuson cloud native architecture and AI/ML integration. This role requires technical leadership in system design, infrastructure tooling, and developer productivity enhancements. You will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions, mentor engineers, and promote engineering excellence through data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. Your contributions will ensure high-quality, maintainable software that aligns with business objectives and advances platform innovation.

About the team

Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, delivering best-in-class data products. The team developed Scintilla, a platform providing actionable, customer-centric insights that empower CPGs and Walmart merchants to make informed, data-driven decisions efficiently. Focused on technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture, the group builds innovative solutions. Members engage in operational due diligence and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of learning and excellence to support Walmart’s commitment to delivering value through advanced data capabilities and cutting-edge technology.

What you’ll do

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Lead 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 alignment with architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support automation and intelligent features.
• 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

• Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
• Strong technical acumen with experience in code review, debugging, and continuous development.
• Guide engineers in building secure REST services using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Kafka, Kubernetes, Maven, and cloud technologies Good knowledge of Spark, Scala, Python Expert-level knowledge of Java, SQL/NoSQL databases, distributed caching, Kafka, and container technologies Experience with BigQuery and Google Cloud is a plus
• Lead full SDLC: design, coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Architect cloud‑native, resilient systems using microservices and containerization.
• Effective problem-solving skills and commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

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

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, 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.

Benefits

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. 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.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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About Walmart

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.