(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
(USA) SUNNYVALE TECH CORNERS BLDG 6 CA SUNNYVALE Home Office Full-time Senior Software Engineering
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Walmart. (USA) SUNNYVALE TECH CORNERS BLDG 6 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) SUNNYVALE TECH CORNERS BLDG 6 CA SUNNYVALE Home Office
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$143,000–$286,000
PostedOct 29, 2026
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build platform infrastructure, developer tools and machine learning frameworks that serve roadmap priorities
- Take software from implementation through testing, release, monitoring and ongoing maintenance
- Use cloud-native approaches to build scalable, resilient systems and review designs against architectural standards
- Develop AI-enabled applications and connect machine learning components to automate work
- Guide engineers, shape technical choices and turn stakeholder problems into clear technical requirements
What you bring
- A computer-related bachelor's degree plus four years in software engineering, or six years of related experience
- Experience with cloud-native systems, including microservices, containers and automation
- Strong skills in software design, APIs and platform development, with experience across the software lifecycle
- Ability to connect AI or machine learning components using Java, Python or Kafka
Who this fits
This staff-level role suits an experienced engineer who wants to lead technical direction, mentor others and work across the software lifecycle. The listed primary location is Sunnyvale, California.
From the employer
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and ensuring alignment with strategic roadmaps. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to translate complex requirements into effective solutions. Emphasis is placed on innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement to support business objectives and enhance developer productivity within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
About the team:
The team advances digital fulfillment by utilizing advanced technologies and streamlined processes to deliver dependable software solutions. They emphasize iterative development, feature delivery, testing, and platform support. By integrating AI and automation, the team enhances system scalability and technical quality. Members apply strong problem-solving and technical skills to design, develop, and maintain systems aligned with business objectives. Committed to continuous improvement, the team promotes knowledge sharing and innovation to meet evolving operational and customer needs efficiently. Collaboration and technical excellence are fundamental to their approach.
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 architectural standards.
- Build AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components to enhance automation.
- 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 practices and innovation.
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 platform development to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
- Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation using languages such as Java, Python, and Kafka.
- Skilled in conducting design reviews, debugging, and applying data-driven decision making to optimize engineering outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions for long-term sustainability.
- 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.