(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Sam's Club; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational benefits

Job summary

Sam's Club searches for a Staff Software Engineer to deliver scalable platform capabilities and lead the full software development lifecycle. You will apply cloud-native principles, mentor engineers, and drive architectural decisions while integrating AI/ML solutions to improve platform performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, rigorous design reviews, and a focus on secure, maintainable software that aligns with Walmart's omnichannel goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field plus 4+ years in software engineering OR 6+ years in software engineering experience.
• Experience delivering cloud-native, scalable platform capabilities across the full software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks per roadmap.
• Lead full software lifecycle activities: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture for scalable, resilient systems.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and quality.
• Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation across languages.
• Mentor engineers and influence architectural decisions for long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and measure success with data-driven practices.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containers

Automation

CI/CD

AI/ML integration

Python

Java

JavaScript

System design reviews

Mentoring

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or related

Job description

Position Summary

What you'll do... Role summary: The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. This position leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and integrates AI/ML solutions to enhance platform performance. The role involves mentoring engineers, influencing architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to solve complex problems. A strong focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement ensures high-quality, secure, and maintainable software solutions that support business objectives.

• Immigration Sponsorship support will NOT be available for this

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About the team

The Pre Purchase Experience Platform team at Walmart delivers a seamless shopping experience to millions globally. The Tango team, a vital part of this platform, builds and scales core data infrastructure supporting shelving and expanding Tango capabilities across retail operations. Central to their work is Ironbank, a high-performance data service layer providing reliable access to shelving and taxonomy data. Tango operates at the intersection of platform engineering and retail impact, focusing on data reliability, service modernization, and advancing Walmart’s omnichannel goals through innovative solutions and robust platform design.

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.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure quality and alignment with architectural standards.
• Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features 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 using data-driven practices.

What you'll bring

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong software development skills across the full lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience in platform engineering, infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML integration using languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript.
• Ability to conduct system design reviews and apply software design patterns ensuring secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions for long-term sustainability.
• Proficient in data-driven decision making and debugging to optimize engineering processes and product quality.

At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.

• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company 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 Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).

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

1395 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.