(USA) Staff, Software Engineer (Front End)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical,视ion

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

Paid time off and parental leave

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, focusing on cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration. You will mentor teams, drive the full software lifecycle, and collaborate across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions.

The role demands 8+ years of experience, deep React/TypeScript expertise, strong frontend architecture skills, and a track record of high-quality, accessible

Qualifications

• Option 1 or 2: degree plus 4+ years experience, or 6+ years experience in software engineering.
• Strong frontend/backend integration experience and API contracts.
• Experience with scalable, high-traffic web systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion front-end architecture for scalable web systems.
• Build high-quality React/TypeScript web experiences with accessibility in mind.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, backend, platform, and data teams to translate problems into solutions.
• Set engineering standards for architecture, testing, observability, and code quality.
• Design for retail scale, prototype new tech, and assess risks early.
• Provide organization-wide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Own end-to-end delivery from discovery to production support.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS

REST API design

GraphQL

Cloud-native platforms

Node.js

Education

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

6 years' experience in software engineering

Job description

Salaried Position Summary

$143,000 - $286,000/yr Regular / Permanent

Role Summary

As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle with a focus on cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions. This role demands a commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality, maintainable software that supports Walmart's strategic objectives and enhances developer productivity and customer experience.

About the team

The Walmart Business (B2B) group delivers innovative solutions that empower organizations to meet their goals by leveraging Walmart's extensive resources, including fulfillment centers, stores, merchants, and technology. The team focuses on building scalable, reliable software to enhance purchasing, onboarding, marketing, support, and operations. Emphasizing collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, the team ensures high-quality delivery aligned with business objectives and customer needs. This dynamic environment encourages innovation and impactful contributions across multiple disciplines, fostering growth and advancing Walmart's expanding B2B capabilities.

What you'll do

• Define and champion front‑end architecture - architect scalable, maintainable, and resilient web systems for complex, high-traffic customer experiences; drive pragmatic technical decisions balancing performance, scalability, delivery speed, and long‑term maintainability.
• Build high‑quality web experiences - design and develop performant, accessible, and responsive applications using React, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS; set the quality bar for reliability, consistency, and customer impact.
• Shape cross‑team technical strategy - partner with Product, UX, backend, platform, and data engineering teams to translate ambiguous business problems into scalable solutions and drive alignment on technical direction and investments.
• Set and evolve engineering standards - establish and drive best practices for component architecture, state management, API integration, testing, observability, performance, accessibility, and code quality across multiple teams.
• Design for retail scale and innovation - build reliable, experimentation‑ready experiences for high traffic and complex customer journeys; evaluate emerging technologies, prototype solutions, and identify technical risks early.
• Provide organization‑level technical leadership - lead architecture and design reviews, mentor engineers across levels, influence decisions beyond your immediate team, and raise the engineering bar across the frontend community.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery - guide complex features from discovery and technical design through development, testing, deployment, observability, and production support.

What you’ll bring

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated experience leading complex technical initiatives and driving architecture and technical direction across multiple teams.
• Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS, with strong knowledge of modern frontend development and rendering patterns.
• Strong front‑end architecture and system design skills, including component architecture, state management, caching, rendering strategies, bundle optimization, frontend modularization, and scalability for high‑traffic applications.
• Strong experience designing frontend/backend integration patterns and API contracts using REST; GraphQL design and consumption experience is a plus.
• Deep understanding of web performance, browser behavior, accessibility, web security, responsive design, and engineering quality practices including unit, integration, and E2E testing, CI/CD, observability, debugging, and production support.
• Proven technical leadership with the ability to drive architectural decisions, make sound tradeoffs under uncertainty, mentor engineers, influence without direct authority, and communicate technical strategy to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Node.js, cloud-native platforms (GCP, Azure), experimentation/A/B testing, design systems, micro-frontends/module federation, or AI-powered web experiences is a plus.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.
• Walmart Academy: Grow your skills Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals. Learn more.
• Financial perks: 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.
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family.
• Wellbeing programs: Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges.
• Career growth opportunities: Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance. Learn more.

Life at Walmart

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.