Senior, Software Engineer, Data Engineering

Senior, Software Engineer, Data Engineering

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA

Salary: $117,000 - $234,000/yr

The Senior Software Engineer will lead the delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative teams, ensuring alignment with platform and business objectives. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions using modern programming languages and cloud‑native architectures. The engineer will integrate GenAI/ML components, drive continuous improvement, and uphold engineering excellence through code reviews and technical leadership. Strong collaboration with cross‑functional partners is essential to translate complex requirements into reliable, high‑quality software that supports Walmart’s mission and operational goals.

• Own delivery of scoped features and components through collaborative engineering teams, ensuring alignment with platform and system objectives.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code across multiple languages, driving the full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Integrate AI/ML components and leverage generative AI tools to enhance software capabilities and development efficiency.
• Participate in solution design, conduct code reviews, and apply design patterns to build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor application performance, support defect resolution, and ensure high‑quality software delivery.
• Mentor peers, promote engineering best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Extensive experience in software development with proficiency in languages such as Scala, JavaScript, Python, and Java, along with experience in cloud platforms and streaming tools like Apache Kafka.
• Strong expertise in object‑oriented programming, code review, debugging, and documentation‑based coding practices.
• Proven ability to deliver scoped features and components through iterative development and continuous integration/deployment.
• Knowledge of cloud‑native architecture and platform design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
• Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development efficiency.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, collaboration, and mentorship skills within cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to engineering excellence, quality ownership, and continuous improvement aligned with business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• or 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year’s experience in software engineering or related area.
• 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.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and willingness to help build accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines.

• 401(k) match and stock purchase plan
• PTO, paid maternity and parental leave, health, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid time off benefits including sick leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
• Additional benefits such as short‑term and long‑term disability, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, company discounts, and life insurance

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.