(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Web

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of scalable software. You will guide architecture, coding standards, and testing methodologies across cross-functional teams to deliver secure, maintainable products in a dynamic tech environment.

The role focuses on frontend and full-stack efforts, with emphasis on REST/GraphQL integration, cloud-native patterns, and strong leadership to drive innovation and quality at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience with frontend focus.
• Experience with REST/GraphQL and large codebases.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and scope solutions aligning with business objectives.
• Design scalable, modular architectures with cloud-native principles.
• Lead coding efforts with emphasis on standards, security, and maintainability.
• Drive test strategy with automation for quality and security.
• Monitor CI/CD and project health, deliver scalable software solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor and influence engineers across the organization.

Skills

Frontend development

REST & GraphQL

Large codebases

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Gen AI tooling

Cloud & DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

React

Vue

Angular

Next.js

GraphQL

Node.js

Azure & GCP

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Position Summary

(USA) Staff, Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and testing methodologies to ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable products. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, anticipate risks, and drive continuous improvement through innovative technical solutions. The Engineer will also guide best practices in coding, automation, and deployment processes, supporting program health and delivering impactful results within a dynamic technology environment.

About the team

The Walmart Content Experiences Group — Extended Reality Team develops cutting‑edge retail solutions by integrating immersive and social technologies. This team leads the advancement of extended reality capabilities to enhance customer interaction with products online and in stores. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will guide engineering efforts to build scalable web applications and uphold technical excellence. Collaborating across disciplines, the team prioritizes innovation, quality, and alignment with business goals to deliver impactful software solutions that transform retail experiences.

What you’ll do

• Analyze and scope requirements, including functional and non-functional aspects, to align solutions with business objectives.
• Design scalable, modular software architectures incorporating disaster recovery and cloud‑native principles.
• Develop detailed designs, converting high‑level concepts into functional modules with clear logic and mockups.
• Lead coding efforts, ensuring adherence to standards, security, and maintainability across platforms and frameworks.
• Drive test strategy and execution, employing automation tools to validate functionality, performance, and security.
• Monitor program metrics and manage continuous integration and deployment processes to maintain project health.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve defects and improve product quality.

What you’ll bring

• 8+ yearsin software development, specializing in frontend websites and shareable widgets.
• Experience in integrating with REST and GraphQL based backend services.
• Experience in working with large code bases and effectively driving large projects.
• Experience in mentoring and influencing other engineers across the organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving attitude and analytical skills.
• Experience with Gen AI tools to design, build and release software .
• Core Tech:JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, React Router, Redux, Node.js, GraphQL. API integration and development expertise.
• Architecture:Complex software and distributed system design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. Strong debugging and production support skills.
• Cloud & DevOps:Azure, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, code management tools, SDLC, Secure SDL frameworks, telemetry.
• Practices:Risk/cost analysis, functional/non-functional requirements, user stories, coding standards, quality/safety/security standards. Proven delivery of large-scale software products in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience in building Video and Multi-media applications.

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 expert's 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.

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.
• 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.

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 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.

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

Additional Compensation Includes Annual Or Quarterly Performance Bonuses.

• Stock

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.