Staff, Software Engineer - Full Stack

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Health plans

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. You will drive the full software lifecycle, apply cloud-native principles, and mentor engineers to uphold engineering excellence aligned with business goals.

The role collaborates across teams in the Advertising Technology group to translate complex needs into actionable solutions, improve processes, and deliver high-quality software that scales with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field; 5+ years of software engineering experience, or 7 years if no degree.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and scalable systems.
• Strong design and code quality practices; ability to lead reviews and set technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks.
• Apply cloud-native architecture to ensure scalable, resilient systems.
• Lead full software development lifecycle activities: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and standards.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using Python/JavaScript/C++.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence through documentation.
• Define technical requirements with stakeholders and track success metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and products.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Software development lifecycle

System design reviews

API design

AI/ML integration

Leadership / mentoring

Data-driven decision making

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IS/SE or related

7 years software engineering experience

Job description

Position Summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and ensuring technical excellence through design reviews and mentorship. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to translate complex user needs into actionable solutions, promote engineering best practices, and continuously improve processes. This position requires strong technical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable software aligned with business objectives.

About the Team

The Advertising Business Systems (ABS) team, within the Advertising Technology group, builds scalable platforms supporting Advertisers, Agencies, Partners, and internal stakeholders. The team focuses on Lead Generation, CRM, Onboarding, Business Management, Media Planning, Order Management, Billing, Insights, Generative AI, and Third Party Tools. ABS delivers intelligent solutions that enhance advertiser engagement and operational efficiency. By aligning technology with business goals, the team drives advertising revenue growth and expands platform capabilities beyond Walmart Connect. The team fosters innovation and builds trusted partnerships across Walmart’s advertising ecosystem to support continuous advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
• Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
• 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.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and products.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong experience in software development lifecycle management, encompassing coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in conducting system design reviews to validate technical feasibility and alignment with architectural standards.
• Skilled in API design, software prototyping, and applying software design patterns for secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
• Ability to integrate AI/ML components using languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C++.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions.
• Data-driven approach to problem definition, metrics tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Effective collaboration and communication across technical and business stakeholders.

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.

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.

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.

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 inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 7 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 3 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

1345 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.