(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 12, 2026
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build platform infrastructure, developer tools, and machine-learning frameworks around roadmap priorities
- Take software from implementation through testing, release, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance
- Use cloud-native design to build systems that scale, remain resilient, and adapt to change
- Review system designs, check them against project goals, and address quality gaps
- Develop AI-enabled applications, guide technical choices, mentor engineers, and turn stakeholder problems into technical requirements
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in a computing-related field plus four years of software engineering experience, or six years of experience without the degree
- Hands-on knowledge of cloud-native systems, including microservices, containers, and automation
- Strong command of software design patterns, API design, platform development, and the software delivery lifecycle
Who this fits
This senior technical leadership role suits an engineer who can guide design decisions, mentor teammates, and collaborate across functions. The role is based at the stated Sunnyvale, California location.
From the employer
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. This position requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, AI/ML integration, and software design patterns to build resilient, modular solutions. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment with business priorities and engineering excellence. The engineer applies data-driven decision-making and innovation to continuously improve processes, tools, and products while maintaining high standards of quality and integrity.
About the team:
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) delivers comprehensive fulfillment solutions for Walmart Marketplace sellers by combining scale, quality, and operational excellence. The team collaborates closely with Engineering, Product, Business, and Analytics to develop innovative supply chain capabilities, including streamlined inventory intake and personalized forecasting. Focused on iterative development and data-driven decision-making, the team builds scalable, high-performance systems that support seller growth and enhance customer experience. Cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement drive the delivery of impactful fulfillment products at scale, ensuring operational efficiency and sustained innovation.
What you'll do:
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks aligned with roadmap 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 quality and alignment with project goals.
- Build AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components using multiple programming languages.
- 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 innovation, data-driven decision making, and knowledge sharing.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform development to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
- Experience driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Ability to lead design reviews and remedial actions to ensure quality and alignment with architectural standards.
- Skilled in data-driven decision making and requirements analysis to translate complex problems into actionable technical solutions.
- Demonstrated innovation mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
- Effective collaboration and mentorship skills to support team growth and technical leadership.
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.