(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 23, 2026
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Deliver infrastructure, tools and ML frameworks against roadmap milestones and domain priorities
- Take software from coding and testing through deployment, observability and ongoing maintenance
- Apply cloud-native design and review system proposals for scalability, resilience and architectural fit
- Build AI-based applications, connecting ML components to automation and multi-step reasoning
- Guide engineers, shape technical choices and improve team processes through documentation and data
What you bring
- You qualify with a computer-related bachelor's degree and four years in software engineering, or six years of related experience
- You bring strong Java and JavaScript skills for building secure, high-performance applications that scale
- You have hands-on knowledge of cloud-native systems, software design patterns, API design and the development lifecycle
Who this fits
This staff-level role suits an engineer ready to lead technical decisions, mentor peers and work across teams. The primary location is Sunnyvale, California.
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 technologies to advance intelligent automation. This role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to ensure high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. You will influence architectural decisions, promote engineering excellence, and continuously improve processes to support innovation and operational success.
About the team:
The Walmart eCommerce Marketplace team develops innovative solutions connecting local and global sellers with millions of buyers, managing access to over 350 million items. The team collaborates across functions to enhance seller tools and processes, focusing on scalable and efficient experiences. Members apply expertise in design reviews, API design, DevOps, and cloud-native architecture to drive continuous improvement. Committed to building best-in-class marketplace solutions, the team supports seller growth and ensures a seamless shopping journey through strong technical skills, operational excellence, and a delivery-driven approach.
What you'll do:
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
- Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, observability, and maintenance.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and alignment with architectural best practices.
- Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support automation and multi-step reasoning.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and optimize development processes using data-driven practices.
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 driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and mentorship skills to guide engineering teams and influence architectural decisions.
- Data-driven decision-making capabilities to define metrics and optimize engineering processes.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong experience in building high-performance, scalable, and secure Java and JavaScript applications
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.