- Salary
- $143k – $286k
- Location
- (USA) SUNNYVALE TECH CORNERS BLDG 6 CA SUNNYVALE Home Office, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving full lifecycle software development and infrastructure innovation. This role requires expertise in cloud-native architectures, AI/ML integration, and software design patterns to enhance engineering productivity and system resilience. You will mentor technical teams, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions. Your leadership will ensure high-quality, maintainable software that supports Walmart’s strategic objectives while fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence.
About the team:
The International Transactions team develops and maintains systems that enable seamless, high-availability checkout experiences across global markets. This team ensures customers can confidently amend orders post-purchase while protecting millions of transactions from fraud in real time. Positioned at the critical intersection of customer experience, financial integrity, and operational reliability, the team’s work directly impacts revenue, trust, and safety worldwide. Members apply expertise in platform design, API development, cloud-native architecture, and data-driven decision-making to deliver scalable, resilient solutions that support Walmart’s global operations and enhance the overall customer journey.
What you'll do:
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
- Lead 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 alignment with architectural best practices.
- Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and intelligent automation features.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement through innovation, error correction, and knowledge sharing.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient platforms.
- Strong software development skills with experience in full lifecycle ownership, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
- Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and applying software design patterns to create secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical design reviews and mentor engineering teams to promote best practices and continuous improvement.
- Experience integrating AI/ML components and developing intelligent automation using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++.
- Data-driven decision-making skills to define metrics, optimize processes, and ensure engineering excellence.
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 includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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.