Staff, Software Engineer - Frontend

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, vision, and

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO) including sick and

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to deliver scalable platform capabilities and lead the full software development lifecycle. You will design, code, test, deploy, and maintain systems with cloud-native architecture, AI/ML integration, and robust design patterns.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and collaborate across teams to align with business goals, quality standards, and engineering excellence in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field and 4 years’ software engineering experience.
• Alternatively, 6 years’ experience in software engineering may be acceptable.
• Experience with cloud-native platforms and ML components is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead system design reviews to validate 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 continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

API design

CI/CD pipelines

Observability

AI/ML integration

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

APIs

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

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 requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, AI/ML integration, and software design patterns to build resilient, modular solutions. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment with business goals and engineering excellence. The engineer applies data-driven decision-making and innovation to continuously improve tools, processes, and products while maintaining high standards of quality and technical ownership.

About the team:

The International DE Search Browse team plays a central role in enhancing the shopping experience by enabling customers to find relevant products efficiently across Walmart’s global eCommerce platforms. This team develops scalable, intelligent, and customer-focused features spanning search, browse, relevance, and personalization. Operating in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, the team emphasizes innovation, quality, and data-driven decision‑making. Members apply expertise in software design, API development, and cloud-native architecture to deliver high-impact solutions that support Walmart’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement worldwide.

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.
• Lead system design reviews to validate 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 continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
• Experience driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and apply data-driven decision making to optimize engineering processes and outcomes.
• Demonstrated skills in debugging, remedial action, and continuous improvement to enhance code quality and system reliability.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders and mentor engineering teams.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and changing business priorities with sound technical judgment.

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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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...

815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, 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.

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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.