(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Card

Live Better U

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. The role involves full lifecycle development of services, APIs, and AI/ML components, with collaboration across teams to translate complex requirements into reliable, maintainable code.

The team focuses on first‑party ad creative builder and backend stack, with on‑site and offsite delivery, and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions.
• Design, implement, test, and support services, APIs, and AI/ML components.
• Collaborate across teams to translate requirements into reliable code.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide strong technical judgment and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Reactive programming

Distributed systems

AI/ML experience

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kafka

Solr

Memcached

Cassandra

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. This role involves managing full lifecycle development, including design, implementation, testing, and ongoing support of services, APIs, and AI/ML components. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into reliable, maintainable code while driving continuous improvement and innovation. Strong technical judgment, proactive problem‑solving, and effective communication with stakeholders are essential to ensure high quality outcomes that support Walmart’s mission and operational excellence.

Immigration Sponsorship support will NOT be available for this position

About the team:

The Creative Platform team develops and maintains Walmart’s first‑party self‑service ad creative builder, enabling advertisers to create and deliver ad creatives across the retail media network. This team manages the full backend stack, including creative management APIs, video transcoding, and image optimization. Focused on scalable, reliable solutions, the team supports onsite and offsite ad delivery with high performance and seamless integration. Members collaborate to drive innovation, maintain system quality, and deliver impactful features that power Walmart’s advertising business end‑to‑end.

What you'll do:

• 5 year of experience as Sr. Software Engineer.
• Expert-level knowledge of Java and experience building Java‑based backend systems.
• Extensive experience building and implementing microservices and applications using SpringBoot and reactive frameworks like SpringWebFlux.
• Experience in internet‑scalable distributed technologies (e.g. Solr, Kafka, MemCache, etc.).
• Strong understanding of JEE components, multithreading, and networking.
• Extensive knowledge of offline storage, caching, and performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud‑based solutions and hands‑on experience with CI/CD development environments/tools, including Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of CS fundamentals, microservices, data structures, algorithms, and problem solving.
• Experience working with generative AI/ML technologies.
• Experience with NoSQL databases like Cassandra.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver scoped features or models through iterative and incremental development.
• Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance software solutions.
• Proficiency in software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, and observability.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software aligned with platform and business goals.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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 kick‑start 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 re‑imagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work

We use a hybrid way of working with primary in‑office presence coupled with an optimal mix of virtual presence. We use our campuses to collaborate and be together in person, as business needs require and for development and networking opportunities. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team, be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits:

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best‑in‑class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, 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 diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive 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. – Stock

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 .

Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 – $216,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-11657: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 – $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 5 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 1 year's 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 standard, 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.

Walmart is 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 you’ll enjoy

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular‑priced items and fresh produce in store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in‑demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job‑specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech‑enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

With amenities like on‑site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work‑life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.

Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world‑class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.

Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small‑town charm and big‑city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.

This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.