Leads the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities across the full software development lifecycle. Designs cloud-native, resilient systems; develops AI-driven applications; contributes to infrastructure, tooling, APIs, and machine learning frameworks; conducts system design reviews; and drives coding, testing, deployment, observability, and maintenance. Mentors engineers, influences technical decisions, collaborates with stakeholders, and advances engineering practices through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle from coding to deployment and maintenance. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility while integrating AI/ML technologies to advance intelligent automation. This role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to ensure high-quality solutions aligned with business goals. You will champion engineering excellence through design reviews, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement to support Walmart’s technology innovation and operational success.
About the team:
Join Walmart Global Tech’s Growth Tech Marketplace team as a Staff Software Engineer, where you will lead the design of scalable, cross-service architectures that support international commerce. The team drives engineering standards across squads, delivering production-grade systems that address complex business challenges. Collaborating closely with product and business stakeholders, the team emphasizes data-driven decision-making, software design patterns, and cloud-native architecture to ensure resilient, maintainable solutions. Members contribute to platform engineering, API design, and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering technical excellence and innovation at scale within a dynamic, mission-focused environment.
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 $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle from coding to deployment and maintenance. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility while integrating AI/ML technologies to advance intelligent automation. This role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to ensure high-quality solutions aligned with business goals. You will champion engineering excellence through design reviews, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement to support Walmart’s technology innovation and operational success.
About the team:
Join Walmart Global Tech’s Growth Tech Marketplace team as a Staff Software Engineer, where you will lead the design of scalable, cross-service architectures that support international commerce. The team drives engineering standards across squads, delivering production-grade systems that address complex business challenges. Collaborating closely with product and business stakeholders, the team emphasizes data-driven decision-making, software design patterns, and cloud-native architecture to ensure resilient, maintainable solutions. Members contribute to platform engineering, API design, and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering technical excellence and innovation at scale within a dynamic, mission-focused environment.
What you'll do:
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
- Build AI-driven applications integrating intelligent automation features using multiple programming languages.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement by evaluating tools, processes, and industry trends to enhance productivity.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
- Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Ability to apply data-driven decision making to define success metrics and optimize engineering processes.
- Demonstrated skills in DevOps engineering and tooling development to enhance developer productivity and platform capabilities.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders and mentor engineering teams.
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 :
- 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 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.Primary Location...1375 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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