(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
Salary$143k – $286k
Location(USA) Crossman Service Building CA SUNNYVALE Home Office
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live22h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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 maintainable and modular solutions
Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability
Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions promoting standardization and long-term sustainability
Skilled in data-driven decision making and problem solving to optimize development processes and product outcomes
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in software prototyping and tooling to enhance engineering productivity
Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders and drive cross-team alignment
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
Skills
Python
AWS
ML
AI
CI/CD
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Stock purchase
Life insurance
PTO
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short term disability
Long term disability
Company discounts
Military leave pay
Adoption reimbursement
Surrogacy reimbursement
Tuition benefit
Position Summary…
What you’ll do…
Role summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle with a focus on cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration. You will collaborate across teams to ensure technical excellence, mentor engineers, and influence architectural decisions that align with business goals. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of quality and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.
About the team:
The Marketplace Engineering team develops core platforms and services that empower Walmart to offer extensive product selection at competitive prices with exceptional customer experience. The team manages the entire seller lifecycle, monitors customer interactions, and delivers valuable insights to help sellers optimize assortment, pricing, and inventory. Collaborating closely with partner platform teams, they ensure seamless integration and continuous enhancement of the marketplace platform. This team leverages expertise in platform design, API development, and cloud-native architecture to drive innovation and maintain high-quality, scalable solutions that support Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
What you’ll do:
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Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
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Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
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Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
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Lead system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
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Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features.
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Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
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Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and data-driven insights.
What you’ll bring:
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Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
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Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform development to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
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Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
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Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions promoting standardization and long-term sustainability.
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Skilled in data-driven decision making and problem solving to optimize development processes and product outcomes.
•
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in software prototyping and tooling to enhance engineering productivity.
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Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders and drive cross-team alignment.
Benefits
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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.
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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.