Leads the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend, data, infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML platform capabilities. Responsibilities include cloud-native architecture, full software lifecycle ownership, system design reviews, coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and AI-driven application development. The role mentors engineers, influences technical decisions, collaborates cross-functionally, and drives continuous engineering improvement for Walmart Fulfillment Services.
Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary:
Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role drives the full software lifecycle, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and business objectives. The successful candidate will mentor engineering teams, collaborate across functions, and apply data-driven decision-making to solve complex problems. Emphasizing innovation, technical ownership, and continuous improvement, this position supports Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and advancing technology solutions that enhance productivity and customer experience.
About the team:
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) delivers comprehensive fulfillment solutions for Walmart Marketplace sellers, combining scale, quality, and operational excellence. The team collaborates closely with Engineering, Product, Business, and Analytics partners to develop innovative supply chain capabilities, including streamlined inventory intake, preferred carrier programs, and personalized forecasting. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will contribute to building scalable, high-performance systems that support seller growth and enhance customer experience. This team emphasizes iterative development, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement and deliver impactful fulfillment products at a large scale.
What you'll do:
What you'll bring:
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. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Preferred Qualifications...
Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role drives the full software lifecycle, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and business objectives. The successful candidate will mentor engineering teams, collaborate across functions, and apply data-driven decision-making to solve complex problems. Emphasizing innovation, technical ownership, and continuous improvement, this position supports Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and advancing technology solutions that enhance productivity and customer experience.
About the team:
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) delivers comprehensive fulfillment solutions for Walmart Marketplace sellers, combining scale, quality, and operational excellence. The team collaborates closely with Engineering, Product, Business, and Analytics partners to develop innovative supply chain capabilities, including streamlined inventory intake, preferred carrier programs, and personalized forecasting. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will contribute to building scalable, high-performance systems that support seller growth and enhance customer experience. This team emphasizes iterative development, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement and deliver impactful fulfillment products at a large scale.
What you'll do:
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
- Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features using multiple programming languages.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements, track success metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
What you'll bring:
- 8- 10 years of proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, data engineering and automation for scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform design and development.
- Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
- Ability to conduct system design reviews ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and project goals.
- Skilled in AI/ML integration using languages such as Java, Python.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions.
- Data-driven problem-solving skills with a focus on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
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. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
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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.Primary Location...1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Similar Jobs
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