Lead full lifecycle development of scalable, secure software solutions, including services, APIs, and AI/ML components. Own feature and model delivery, write and review code, integrate AI technologies, support CI/CD and automated testing, participate in system design, monitor performance, and collaborate with stakeholders. The role also involves mentoring peers, promoting engineering excellence, and driving continuous improvement across Walmart’s advertising technology platform.
Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary:
Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. This role involves full lifecycle development, including design, coding, testing, and deployment of services, APIs, and AI/ML components. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality outcomes. Strong technical judgment, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to engineering excellence are essential to support Walmart’s innovation and operational goals.
About the team:
The Advertising Technology (AdTech) team develops scalable platforms supporting advertisers, agencies, partners, and internal stakeholders. The team specializes in Ad Serving, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, Business Management, Media Planning, Billing, Insights, Generative AI, Measurement, Reporting, Targeting, Creative, and Third-Party Tools. AdTech delivers intelligent solutions that enhance advertiser engagement and operational efficiency. By aligning technology with business goals, the team drives advertising revenue growth and expands platform capabilities beyond Walmart Connect. The team fosters innovation and builds trusted partnerships across Walmart’s advertising ecosystem to support continuous advancement and high-quality software delivery.
What you'll do:
What you'll bring:
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 $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. This role involves full lifecycle development, including design, coding, testing, and deployment of services, APIs, and AI/ML components. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality outcomes. Strong technical judgment, proactive problem-solving, and commitment to engineering excellence are essential to support Walmart’s innovation and operational goals.
About the team:
The Advertising Technology (AdTech) team develops scalable platforms supporting advertisers, agencies, partners, and internal stakeholders. The team specializes in Ad Serving, Campaign Management, Lead Generation, Business Management, Media Planning, Billing, Insights, Generative AI, Measurement, Reporting, Targeting, Creative, and Third-Party Tools. AdTech delivers intelligent solutions that enhance advertiser engagement and operational efficiency. By aligning technology with business goals, the team drives advertising revenue growth and expands platform capabilities beyond Walmart Connect. The team fosters innovation and builds trusted partnerships across Walmart’s advertising ecosystem to support continuous advancement and high-quality software delivery.
What you'll do:
- Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
- Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
- Integrate AI and ML components to enhance software intelligence and leverage GenAI tools to improve development velocity.
- Assist in solution design, participate in design reviews, and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and define success metrics.
- Monitor application performance and ensure adherence to project milestones through proactive DevOps practices.
- Promote engineering excellence by sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and driving continuous improvement.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
- Strong technical acumen with experience in code review, debugging, and continuous development.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver scoped features or models through collaborative engineering teams.
- Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance software solutions.
- Proficiency in managing full software development lifecycle including CI/CD, automated testing, and observability.
- Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software aligned with platform and business objectives.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders and support cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and technical ownership.
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 $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
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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 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 5 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 1 year's 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...1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Walmart Global Tech Sunnyvale, California, USA Office
840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United States, 94086
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