(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
(USA) Crossman Respect Building CA SUNNYVALE Home Office Full-time Senior Software Engineering
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Walmart. (USA) Crossman Respect Building CA SUNNYVALE Home Office · full-time · $143,000–$286,000 base.
SalaryStated by Walmart
$143,000 – $286,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
Location(USA) Crossman Respect Building CA SUNNYVALE Home Office
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$143,000–$286,000
PostedOct 26, 2026
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build platform infrastructure, tools and machine-learning frameworks that support roadmap priorities
- Design cloud-native systems for scale, resilience and agility, then own their coding, testing, release and upkeep
- Review system designs and build AI applications that use machine learning for automation and multi-step reasoning
- Coach engineers, shape technical choices and work with stakeholders to turn complex problems into technical requirements
- Use data to guide engineering improvements and strengthen development practices
What you bring
- At least four years in software engineering with a relevant bachelor's degree, or six years of related experience
- At least five years working with software design patterns, API design, AI tooling and platform development
- Experience with cloud-native design, including microservices, containers and automation
- Ability to lead software delivery through coding, testing, CI/CD releases and observability
Who this fits
This staff-level role suits an engineer ready to guide architecture, mentor colleagues and deliver platform capabilities across teams. The position is based at the stated Sunnyvale, California location.
From the employer
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 solutions to advance intelligent automation. This role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to ensure high-quality, maintainable software aligned with business objectives. You will champion engineering excellence through design reviews, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement to support Walmart’s technology innovation and operational goals.
About the team:
The Promotion Engine team manages Walmart’s centralized platform for promotional decisioning and execution across digital and omnichannel channels. This platform supports real-time promotion eligibility, discount application, couponing, rewards, and partner-funded offers across Walmart.com, stores, fuel, and partner ecosystems. Handling millions of promotional decisions monthly, the team ensures platform architecture, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. It collaborates with internal systems and business teams to enable self-service promotion launches. The team leads long-term platform evolution, architectural leadership, and cross-team alignment to support expanding markets and enhance customer experiences.
What you'll do:
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML 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 ML components for automation and multi-step reasoning.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making and innovation.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong experience (at least 5 years) in software design patterns, API design, AI tooling, and platform development to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, or C++.
- Experience mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions to promote technical excellence and sustainability.
- Skilled in data-driven decision making and applying engineering best practices to optimize development processes.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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.