Staff, Software Engineer - Frontend

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive scalable platform capabilities across infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML components, delivering end-to-end software lifecycle with design reviews, coding, testing and deployment.

You will mentor engineers, lead design reviews, apply cloud-native principles, and collaborate with product, design, data and engineering teams to build resilient, data-driven solutions that advance the Walmart marketplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with 4 years’ software engineering experience.
• Or 6 years’ experience in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks.
• Drive full software lifecycle activities: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles for scalable, resilient systems.
• Lead system design reviews to validate quality and architectural alignment.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components for automation.
• Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
• Continuously improve processes and products through data-driven decision making.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Software design patterns

Programming languages

CI/CD & Observability

System design reviews

Mentoring engineers

Cross-team collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities by leading software development, infrastructure, and tooling initiatives aligned with strategic roadmaps. This position drives the full software lifecycle, including design reviews, coding, testing, and deployment, while integrating AI/ML components to enhance automation and intelligence. The role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to ensure high-quality, maintainable solutions. By applying cloud-native principles and data-driven practices, the engineer advances engineering excellence and continuous improvement to meet evolving business and customer needs.

About the team

The Savings & Incentives team at Walmart Marketplace develops the incentive operating system that supports seller rewards. Our work spans internal tools, seller interfaces, and integration with payment systems, impacting both marketplace builders and sellers. Operating across multiple systems and teams, we navigate dynamic priorities and rapid feature releases. Collaboration with product, design, data, and engineering teams is essential. This environment values alignment and execution equally, offering opportunities to engage in cloud-native architecture, API design, and data-driven decision making while contributing to scalable, resilient solutions that enhance the marketplace experience.

What you’ll do

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks aligned with roadmap 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 machine learning components to enhance automation.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through data-driven decision making and innovation.

What you’ll bring

• Proven expertise in cloud-native frontend architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong experience in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
• Proficiency in React, Next.js, and programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++ for AI/ML integration and platform development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead software development lifecycle activities, including CI/CD deployment, observability, and maintenance.
• Skilled in conducting system design reviews and applying data-driven decision making to optimize engineering outcomes.
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to promote engineering excellence and sustainability.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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.

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/.

Compensation

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

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

Company Policies

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have 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.