Data Engineer

Position: (USA) Staff, Data Engineer
Reference: R-2640741

Posted:

Location:

SUNNYVALE, CA, United States; BENTONVILLE, ARSalary: $110000 - $220000/year

Type:
Full time / Regular/Permanent Company:
Walmart Business Segment:
Home Office Role summary:

As a Staff Data Engineer, you will design and implement scalable data solutions that support complex business needs across multiple domains. This role involves developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and applying advanced data modeling techniques within cloud and big data environments. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions, driving data governance and strategy adherence.

Your expertise in modern data engineering tools and practices will enable the delivery of reliable, high-performance data infrastructure that empowers informed decision-making and operational excellence.

About the team:

The Customer Data Platform team at Walmart develops scalable, reliable technology to enhance shopping experiences worldwide. The team prioritizes technical excellence, integrity, and customer-focused solutions while encouraging professional growth and knowledge sharing. Collaborating across functions, members drive innovation through iterative development, code review, and continuous improvement. Utilizing advanced tools and AI integration, the team delivers high-quality software aligned with Walmart’s standards, empowering associates and improving the overall shopping journey for millions globally.

What you'll do:

Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business analytics and operational needs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.

Implement data integration, transformation, and quality frameworks using modern ETL and streaming technologies.

Ensure data governance compliance by applying regulatory and ethical standards in data handling and storage.

Utilize cloud platforms and big data tools to automate data workflows and improve processing efficiency.

Monitor and troubleshoot data systems to maintain reliability and performance.

Provide technical guidance on data modeling, storage, and metadata management best practices.

What you'll bring:

Proven expertise in data engineering, including designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines.

Proficiency in Python programming and experience with ETL processes and big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hive, and Kafka.

Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud, and modern data warehousing solutions.

Experience implementing data quality frameworks and ensuring compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.

Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automated deployment in data environments

Solid understanding of data modeling techniques and metadata management across data platforms.

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 .

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.

Sunnyvale, California US-11656:
The annual salary range for this position is $ - $

Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735:
The annual salary…