(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Web

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to lead design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions aligned with business goals. The role emphasizes architecture, coding standards, security, and maintainability across teams in Walmart Global Tech.

You will drive CI/CD, instrumentation, and testing strategies while guiding best practices in automation and deployment, contributing to high-impact retail software projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area with 4+ years of software engineering experience; or 6+ years in software engineering.
• Experience integrating with REST and GraphQL back-ends and large codebases.
• Ability to mentor and influence other engineers across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of scalable software solutions.
• Architect scalable, cloud-native systems with DR principles.
• Develop detailed designs and guide coding practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure security and maintainability.
• Drive test strategy and automated validation.

Skills

REST & GraphQL

Team leadership

Mentoring engineers

Gen AI tools

Strong communication

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

1375 Crossman Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114

R-2662620

$143,000 - $286,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary

Role summary:
The (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.
• Architecture:Complex software and distributed system design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. Strong debugging and production support skills.
• 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.

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.

Primary Location

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

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.)
• 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.

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.

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