(USA) Staff, Data Engineer

Walmart; California; On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

PTO

Life insurance

Disability

Parental leave

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Data Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to design scalable data infrastructure and implement robust data pipelines that support analytics and business operations. You will work with Google Cloud and big data tools to ensure data quality, governance, and performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and driving data strategy with modern engineering practices. The team, the Customer Data Platform, focuses on scalable, reliable data solutions to enhance the shopping

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with relevant experience.
• 4+ years in software/data engineering or related field.
• Strong experience with cloud/big data platforms and data integration.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and automated deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines and architecture to support analytics and operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
• Implement data integration, transformation and quality frameworks using modern ETL and streaming technologies.
• Ensure data governance compliance by applying regulatory and ethical standards in data handling.
• Utilize cloud platforms and big data tools to automate data workflows and improve processing efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data systems to maintain reliability and performance.
• Provide guidance on data modeling, storage, and metadata management best practices.

Skills

Data pipeline design

Python

Data modeling

Metadata management

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Apache Spark

Hive

Kafka

Google Cloud

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

Role summary: As a Staff Data Engineer, you will design and implement scalable data solutions that support complex business needs across multiple domains. This role involves developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and applying advanced data modeling techniques within cloud and big data environments. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions, driving data governance and strategy adherence. Your expertise in modern data engineering tools and practices will enable the delivery of reliable, high-performance data infrastructure that empowers informed decision-making and operational excellence.

About the team: The Customer Data Platform team at Walmart develops scalable, reliable technology to enhance shopping experiences worldwide. The team prioritizes technical excellence, integrity, and customer-focused solutions while encouraging professional growth and knowledge sharing. Collaborating across functions, members drive innovation through iterative development, code review, and continuous improvement. Utilizing advanced tools and AI integration, the team delivers high-quality software aligned with Walmart’s standards, empowering associates and improving the overall shopping journey for millions globally.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines and architecture to support business analytics and operational needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
• Implement data integration, transformation and quality frameworks using modern ETL and streaming technologies.
• Ensure data governance compliance by applying regulatory and ethical standards in data handling and storage.
• Utilize cloud platforms and big data tools to automate data workflows and improve processing efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data systems to maintain reliability and performance.
• Provide technical guidance on data modeling, storage, and metadata management best practices.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven expertise in data engineering, including designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines.
• Proficiency in Python programming and experience with ETL processes and big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hive, and Kafka.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud, and modern data warehousing solutions.
• Experience implementing data quality frameworks and ensuring compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automated deployment in data environments.
• Solid understanding of data modeling techniques and metadata management across data platforms.

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.

Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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 and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related field. Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related field. Option 3: Master’s degree in Computer Science and 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related field. 3 years’ experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.

Preferred Qualifications…

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

Data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics, ETL tools and working with large data sets in the cloud, Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related field, 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.