Staff, Software Engineer (Marketplace Fulfillment)

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks. This onsite role in Sunnyvale, CA requires driving the full software lifecycle and applying cloud-native design principles.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across functions, and push data-driven improvements to elevate engineering productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience in relevant domains.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and scalable systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical work and mentor teammates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks.
• Drive full software development lifecycle: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring.
• Apply cloud-native principles to build scalable, resilient systems.
• Lead design reviews and ensure architectural best practices.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and use data-driven practices to improve outcomes.

Skills

Cloud-native

Microservices

Containers

API design

Python

JavaScript

C++

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Observability tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

This is a full-time onsite role based in Sunnyvale, CA; remoteand hybrid options are not available.

About the Role: 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 innovation. The successful candidate will mentor engineering teams, collaborate across functions, and leverage data-driven practices to solve complex problems. This position requires strong technical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement to support Walmart's strategic objectives and enhance engineering productivity.

About the Team: Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) provides end-to-end fulfillment solutions for Walmart Marketplace sellers, supporting scalable business growth. The team comprises Engineering, Product, Business, and Analytics professionals collaborating to develop innovative supply chain features like inbound inventory simplification and personalized forecasting. Focused on high-performance, scalable solutions, the group drives iterative development, technical architecture, and engineering excellence. Team members work closely with cross-functional partners to adapt to evolving business needs, optimize platform scalability and cost, and foster continuous improvement and innovation in platform design and development.

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 feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and intelligent automation features.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Engage stakeholders to define technical requirements and use data-driven practices to optimize development outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 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 leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
• Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation features using languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C++.
• Demonstrated skills in technical leadership, mentorship, and fostering continuous learning within engineering teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional stakeholders and drive data-driven decision making.
• Adaptability to change and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices.

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 reimagine 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.

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.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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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.

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. 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.