(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart
Walmart

Software Engineering

Sunnyvale, CA, USA · Remote

Posted on Jul 12, 2026

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role drives the full software lifecycle, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business objectives. The successful candidate will mentor engineering teams, collaborate across functions, and apply data-driven practices to solve complex problems. Embracing innovation and continuous improvement, this position demands technical leadership, sound judgment, and adaptability to advance Walmart’s technology platforms and deliver impactful solutions.
About the team:
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) provides comprehensive fulfillment solutions for Walmart Marketplace sellers, enabling scalable and efficient business growth. The team comprises Engineering, Product, Business, and Analytics professionals collaborating to develop innovative supply chain features such as inbound inventory simplification, preferred carrier programs, and personalized forecasting. This dynamic group focuses on delivering high-performance, scalable solutions through iterative development. As part of this team, you will contribute to defining technical architecture, driving engineering excellence, and supporting platform scalability and cost optimization while working closely with cross-functional partners to meet evolving business needs.
What you'll do:
  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
  • Lead full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Conduct system design reviews to ensure quality, feasibility, and architectural alignment.
  • Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using modern programming languages and platforms.
  • 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 ensure scalable and resilient systems.
  • Strong experience in software development lifecycle management, encompassing coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
  • Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and application of software design patterns for secure, modular, and maintainable solutions.
  • Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, and C++.
  • Demonstrated skills in platform engineering, tooling development, and infrastructure to enhance engineering productivity.
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision making.
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

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.