Staff, Software Engineer - Backend/MLMultiple locations Regular/ Permanent SalariedBentonville, AR: $110,000 - $220,000/yr Sunnyvale, CA: $143,000 - $286,000/yrPosition SummaryThe (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. This position requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, API design, and AI/ML integration to build resilient, modular solutions. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and engineering excellence. The engineer applies data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality software solutions that support Walmart's strategic goals.About the team: The Membership Experience Engineering team at Walmart develops technology that enables seamless shopping journeys for millions of customers. Focused on delivering exceptional experiences anytime and anywhere, the team continuously evolves to meet customer needs. Walmart+ is transforming shopping both online and in-store, and this team plays a key role in designing scalable mobile platforms and enhancing membership features. Engineers collaborate to build robust backend systems, apply cloud-native architecture, and leverage data-driven decision-making. The team values technical excellence, innovation, and delivering high-quality solutions that support Walmart's mission to simplify everyday life for its customers.What You'll DoDeliver 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 scalability, resilience, and agility across systems.Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility, quality, 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 with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics.What You'll BringProven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.Strong experience in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.Skilled in data-driven decision making and problem solving to optimize engineering processes and product outcomes.Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to promote engineering excellence and sustainability.Minimum QualificationsOutlined 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 QualificationsOutlined 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 Location1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America Walmart 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.
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